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| Place: | Argentina | Territory in southeast South America, ruled since 1861 by the República Argentina | |
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Articles | Milei's Economic Miracle: How Argentina Slashed Inflation to 1.5% Discusses the Argentine economy before Milei was elected, the warnings from "experts", the measures he took and the results up to May 2025, concluding with suggestions for the United States |
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| Topic: | Inflation | Popularly, a rise in prices of goods and services; in economics, monetary expansion | |
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Articles | Milei's Economic Miracle: How Argentina Slashed Inflation to 1.5% Discusses the Argentine economy before Milei was elected, the warnings from "experts", the measures he took and the results up to May 2025, concluding with suggestions for the United States |
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| Individual: | Milei, Javier | Economist, president of Argentina since December 2023 | |
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Articles | Milei's Economic Miracle: How Argentina Slashed Inflation to 1.5% Discusses the Argentine economy before Milei was elected, the warnings from "experts", the measures he took and the results up to May 2025, concluding with suggestions for the United States |
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| Place: | United States | Territory in central and northwest North America, ruled since 1788 by the United States of America | |
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Articles | Milei's Economic Miracle: How Argentina Slashed Inflation to 1.5% Discusses the Argentine economy before Milei was elected, the warnings from "experts", the measures he took and the results up to May 2025, concluding with suggestions for the United States |
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| Topic: | Attacks of 11 September 2001 | Terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon | |
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Articles | Sanctions: The Cruel and Brutal War against the Iraqi People, Part 2 Continues the account of the U.S. government sanctions against Iraq, describing the "oil for food" program, the resignations of two senior United Nations officials in protest and the influence on the 11 Sept 2001 attacks |
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| Place: | Bangladesh | Territory in southern Asia on the Bay of Bengal, ruled since 1971 by the Gônoprojatontri Bangladesh | |
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Articles | Treating People Like Garbage Prompted by the "closing" of the U.S. government during Oct 2013, examines two examples of how the state behaves towards people: an Iraq war veteran and his family, and the genocide of Bengalis in March 1971, with the support of Nixon and Kissinger |
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| Topic: | Baseball | America's favorite pastime | |
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Articles | Pete vs. Joe Counters the argument of those in favor of admitting Pete Rose to the Baseball Hall of Fame by relating the story of Shoeless Joe Jackson and discussing the results of permissiveness |
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| Individual: | Bovard, James | Author, controversial Washington journalist | |
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Articles | Sanctions: The Cruel and Brutal War against the Iraqi People, Part 1 Tells the history of the U.S. government sanctions against Iraq imposed by the United Nations before military action in the 1990 Gulf War, exacerbated by military targeting during the war and kept in place after the war |
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| Topic: | Business | Commercial activities that provide goods and services | |
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Articles | Teaching Basic Economics to Fifth Graders Recounts the experience of teaching economics to fifth graders, one concept per week, for five weeks, focusing on trade, money, savings, competition and prices |
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| Topic: | Children | Sons and daughters; young persons, infants, adolescents | |
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Articles | Pete vs. Joe Counters the argument of those in favor of admitting Pete Rose to the Baseball Hall of Fame by relating the story of Shoeless Joe Jackson and discussing the results of permissiveness |
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Sanctions: The Cruel and Brutal War against the Iraqi People, Part 1 Tells the history of the U.S. government sanctions against Iraq imposed by the United Nations before military action in the 1990 Gulf War, exacerbated by military targeting during the war and kept in place after the war |
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Sanctions: The Cruel and Brutal War against the Iraqi People, Part 2 Continues the account of the U.S. government sanctions against Iraq, describing the "oil for food" program, the resignations of two senior United Nations officials in protest and the influence on the 11 Sept 2001 attacks |
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Responsibility Suggests Americans should discard the "It ain't my fault" syndrome, while offering practical advice on driving, falling and other common situations |
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Obesity Not a Government Problem Argues that although humans, including children, have become less active than our ancestors and thus more prone to be obese, it is not government's role to interfere with people's eating habits |
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Teaching Basic Economics to Fifth Graders Recounts the experience of teaching economics to fifth graders, one concept per week, for five weeks, focusing on trade, money, savings, competition and prices |
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Treating People Like Garbage Prompted by the "closing" of the U.S. government during Oct 2013, examines two examples of how the state behaves towards people: an Iraq war veteran and his family, and the genocide of Bengalis in March 1971, with the support of Nixon and Kissinger |
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| Topic: | Economics | Study of the means that human beings use to satisfy their individually desired ends | |
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Articles | Teaching Basic Economics to Fifth Graders Recounts the experience of teaching economics to fifth graders, one concept per week, for five weeks, focusing on trade, money, savings, competition and prices |
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Source: | Forms of a Commonwealth, Of the | |
| Topic: | Government | The group of people that exercises authority over a country or other political subdivision | |
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Articles | Obesity Not a Government Problem Argues that although humans, including children, have become less active than our ancestors and thus more prone to be obese, it is not government's role to interfere with people's eating habits |
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Treating People Like Garbage Prompted by the "closing" of the U.S. government during Oct 2013, examines two examples of how the state behaves towards people: an Iraq war veteran and his family, and the genocide of Bengalis in March 1971, with the support of Nixon and Kissinger |
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| Individual: | Hornberger, Jacob G. | President of the Future of Freedom Foundation | |
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Writings | Sanctions: The Cruel and Brutal War against the Iraqi People, Part 1 Tells the history of the U.S. government sanctions against Iraq imposed by the United Nations before military action in the 1990 Gulf War, exacerbated by military targeting during the war and kept in place after the war |
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Sanctions: The Cruel and Brutal War against the Iraqi People, Part 2 Continues the account of the U.S. government sanctions against Iraq, describing the "oil for food" program, the resignations of two senior United Nations officials in protest and the influence on the 11 Sept 2001 attacks |
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| Place: | India | Territory in southern Asia, ruled since 1947 by the Bhārat Gaṇarājya | |
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Articles | Treating People Like Garbage Prompted by the "closing" of the U.S. government during Oct 2013, examines two examples of how the state behaves towards people: an Iraq war veteran and his family, and the genocide of Bengalis in March 1971, with the support of Nixon and Kissinger |
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| Place: | Iran | Territory in southwest Asia, ruled since 1979 by the Jomhuri ye Eslāmi ye Irān | |
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Articles | Sanctions: The Cruel and Brutal War against the Iraqi People, Part 1 Tells the history of the U.S. government sanctions against Iraq imposed by the United Nations before military action in the 1990 Gulf War, exacerbated by military targeting during the war and kept in place after the war |
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| Place: | Iraq | Territory in southwest Asia, ruled since 2005 by the Jumhūriyyat Al-‘Irāq | |
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Articles | Sanctions: The Cruel and Brutal War against the Iraqi People, Part 1 Tells the history of the U.S. government sanctions against Iraq imposed by the United Nations before military action in the 1990 Gulf War, exacerbated by military targeting during the war and kept in place after the war |
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Sanctions: The Cruel and Brutal War against the Iraqi People, Part 2 Continues the account of the U.S. government sanctions against Iraq, describing the "oil for food" program, the resignations of two senior United Nations officials in protest and the influence on the 11 Sept 2001 attacks |
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| Topic: | Life extension | Methods for slowing or reversing aging and extending human life | |
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Articles | Obesity Not a Government Problem Argues that although humans, including children, have become less active than our ancestors and thus more prone to be obese, it is not government's role to interfere with people's eating habits |
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| Place: | Middle East | The countries of southwestern Asia and, conventionally, Egypt | |
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Articles | Sanctions: The Cruel and Brutal War against the Iraqi People, Part 2 Continues the account of the U.S. government sanctions against Iraq, describing the "oil for food" program, the resignations of two senior United Nations officials in protest and the influence on the 11 Sept 2001 attacks |
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| Topic: | Money | The most commonly used medium of exchange | |
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Articles | Teaching Basic Economics to Fifth Graders Recounts the experience of teaching economics to fifth graders, one concept per week, for five weeks, focusing on trade, money, savings, competition and prices |
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| Individual: | Nixon, Richard | Thirty-seventh president of the United States, infamous for the Watergate scandal | |
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Articles | Treating People Like Garbage Prompted by the "closing" of the U.S. government during Oct 2013, examines two examples of how the state behaves towards people: an Iraq war veteran and his family, and the genocide of Bengalis in March 1971, with the support of Nixon and Kissinger |
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| Place: | Pakistan | Territory in southern Asia, ruled since 1956 by the Islāmī Jumhūriyah Pākistān[ | |
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Articles | Treating People Like Garbage Prompted by the "closing" of the U.S. government during Oct 2013, examines two examples of how the state behaves towards people: an Iraq war veteran and his family, and the genocide of Bengalis in March 1971, with the support of Nixon and Kissinger |
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| Topic: | Personal responsibility | Accepting the consequences of one's actions | |
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Articles | Responsibility Suggests Americans should discard the "It ain't my fault" syndrome, while offering practical advice on driving, falling and other common situations |
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| Topic: | Prices | Convey information between buyers and sellers | |
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Articles | Teaching Basic Economics to Fifth Graders Recounts the experience of teaching economics to fifth graders, one concept per week, for five weeks, focusing on trade, money, savings, competition and prices |
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| Individual: | Richman, Sheldon | Executive editor of The Libertarian Institute, former editor of The Freeman and former vice president of the Future of Freedom Foundation | |
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Writings | Treating People Like Garbage Prompted by the "closing" of the U.S. government during Oct 2013, examines two examples of how the state behaves towards people: an Iraq war veteran and his family, and the genocide of Bengalis in March 1971, with the support of Nixon and Kissinger |
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| Individual: | Sowell, Thomas | Author, syndicated columnist, fellow at the Hoover Institution | |
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Writings | Pete vs. Joe Counters the argument of those in favor of admitting Pete Rose to the Baseball Hall of Fame by relating the story of Shoeless Joe Jackson and discussing the results of permissiveness |
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| Topic: | State, The | The group of people that, having effective control over a government, benefit the most from the exercise of its power | |
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Articles | Treating People Like Garbage Prompted by the "closing" of the U.S. government during Oct 2013, examines two examples of how the state behaves towards people: an Iraq war veteran and his family, and the genocide of Bengalis in March 1971, with the support of Nixon and Kissinger |
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| Topic: | Trade | Exchange of goods and services usually indirectly by the use of a widely accepted medium | |
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Articles | Teaching Basic Economics to Fifth Graders Recounts the experience of teaching economics to fifth graders, one concept per week, for five weeks, focusing on trade, money, savings, competition and prices |
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| Topic: | Travel | Journeys for pleasure or education | |
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Articles | Treating People Like Garbage Prompted by the "closing" of the U.S. government during Oct 2013, examines two examples of how the state behaves towards people: an Iraq war veteran and his family, and the genocide of Bengalis in March 1971, with the support of Nixon and Kissinger |
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| Topic: | Wages | The price of labor, renumeration paid to employees for their work or services | |
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Articles | Teaching Basic Economics to Fifth Graders Recounts the experience of teaching economics to fifth graders, one concept per week, for five weeks, focusing on trade, money, savings, competition and prices |
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| Topic: | War | Armed conflict between nations: "The Health of the State" | |
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Articles | Treating People Like Garbage Prompted by the "closing" of the U.S. government during Oct 2013, examines two examples of how the state behaves towards people: an Iraq war veteran and his family, and the genocide of Bengalis in March 1971, with the support of Nixon and Kissinger |
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| 2 Jul 2025 | |||
| Topic: | Arms, Right to Keep and Bear | Right of individuals to own firearms | |
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Articles | The Control Cult Comments, in the wake of the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting, on those who believe the causal factors can be identified and controlled by the state, and how this extends not just to gun ownership but many other areas such as "global warming" |
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| Topic: | Attacks of 11 September 2001 | Terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon | |
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Articles | Iraqi Sanctions: Were They Worth It? Analyzes the sanctions imposed on Iraq during the 1990's, and Madeleine Albright's memoirs, Madam Secretary (2003), where she attempted to recant on her 1996 statement that the sanctions were "worth it" |
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Killing Iraqi Children Comments on a Detroit News editorial condoning the bombing, rather than the arrest and prosecution, of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and the "collateral" death of a five-year old girl |
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| Individual: | Barnett, Randy | Professor of law at Boston University | |
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Writings | Libertarianism Updated Discusses five areas in which Barnett believes libertarianism, "largely frozen in amber since the 1970s", ought to "up its game" |
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| Topic: | Bill of Rights, United States | First 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution | |
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Articles | Killing Iraqi Children Comments on a Detroit News editorial condoning the bombing, rather than the arrest and prosecution, of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and the "collateral" death of a five-year old girl |
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| Individual: | Block, Walter | Professor of economics, Loyola University and Senior Fellow, Ludwig von Mises Institute | |
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Writings | Drug Legalization: How to Radically Lower the Number of Murders in New Orleans Suggests drug legalization as a remedy to the increased murder rate in New Orleans and then considers six objections to such a plan and its potential effects |
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| Individual: | Boaz, David | Executive vice president of the Cato Institute, author of Libertarianism: A Primer | |
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Articles | Freeing the Education Market Examines the effects of compulsory public education on literacy rates and suggests market alternatives |
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| Topic: | Children | Sons and daughters; young persons, infants, adolescents | |
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Articles | Freeing the Education Market Examines the effects of compulsory public education on literacy rates and suggests market alternatives |
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Freedom of Education Imagines a potential discussion between an advocate of religious freedom, a proponent of a system, established one hundred years ago, of public, i.e., government-sponsored, churches and an advocate of religious "vouchers" |
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Economics 101 After describing some basic economics principles, examines worthwhile rationales for public-policy mandates such as setting a 5 mph national speed limit or requiring gun safety-locks to prevent child deaths from gun accidents |
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Iraqi Sanctions: Were They Worth It? Analyzes the sanctions imposed on Iraq during the 1990's, and Madeleine Albright's memoirs, Madam Secretary (2003), where she attempted to recant on her 1996 statement that the sanctions were "worth it" |
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A Matter of Conscience A ten-year veteran and Army Sergeant explains why he refused to deploy to Iraq for a second time |
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Henry David Thoreau and "Civil Disobedience," Part 1 After some background and biographical material, describes the event (Thoreau's imprisonment) that led to writing "Civil Disobedience" and Thoreau's reaction to those who paid the tax on his behalf, his jailers, his neighbors and Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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The Egregiously Destructive War on Drugs Discusses the adverse effects that the war on drugs has on innocent people who don't consume drugs |
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Killing Iraqi Children Comments on a Detroit News editorial condoning the bombing, rather than the arrest and prosecution, of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and the "collateral" death of a five-year old girl |
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The Drug War's Immorality and Abject Failure Discusses how drug use differs from criminal, property-rights violations, the justifications for the drug war and the many areas where it has had detrimental effects on society: inner cities, rule of law, foreign relations, etc. |
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Drug Legalization: How to Radically Lower the Number of Murders in New Orleans Suggests drug legalization as a remedy to the increased murder rate in New Orleans and then considers six objections to such a plan and its potential effects |
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Democracy and Government Schools Discusses the current state of government education, including "creative solutions" such as charter schools and vouchers, and the influence of the "religion of democracy" in achieving a free market in education |
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The Control Cult Comments, in the wake of the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting, on those who believe the causal factors can be identified and controlled by the state, and how this extends not just to gun ownership but many other areas such as "global warming" |
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Let the Immigrants Stay Discusses the plight of unaccompanied Central American children migrating to the U.S. who face deportation by the Obama administration |
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| Topic: | Constitution, United States | The supreme law of the United States of America | |
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Articles | Freeing the Education Market Examines the effects of compulsory public education on literacy rates and suggests market alternatives |
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| Topic: | Corporatism | Socio-economic system in which large businesses exert influence over and benefit from government policies | |
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Articles | Libertarianism Updated Discusses five areas in which Barnett believes libertarianism, "largely frozen in amber since the 1970s", ought to "up its game" |
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| Topic: | Democracy | Form of government where the power is exercised directly or indirectly by a majority of the citizens | |
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Articles | Democracy and Government Schools Discusses the current state of government education, including "creative solutions" such as charter schools and vouchers, and the influence of the "religion of democracy" in achieving a free market in education |
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| Topic: | Drugs, War on | Legislation and enforcement actions against consumers and producers of substances that are deemed to be addictive or otherwise dangerous | |
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Articles | The Egregiously Destructive War on Drugs Discusses the adverse effects that the war on drugs has on innocent people who don't consume drugs |
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The Drug War's Immorality and Abject Failure Discusses how drug use differs from criminal, property-rights violations, the justifications for the drug war and the many areas where it has had detrimental effects on society: inner cities, rule of law, foreign relations, etc. |
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Drug Legalization: How to Radically Lower the Number of Murders in New Orleans Suggests drug legalization as a remedy to the increased murder rate in New Orleans and then considers six objections to such a plan and its potential effects |
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| Topic: | Economics | Study of the means that human beings use to satisfy their individually desired ends | |
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Articles | Economics 101 After describing some basic economics principles, examines worthwhile rationales for public-policy mandates such as setting a 5 mph national speed limit or requiring gun safety-locks to prevent child deaths from gun accidents |
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The Drug War's Immorality and Abject Failure Discusses how drug use differs from criminal, property-rights violations, the justifications for the drug war and the many areas where it has had detrimental effects on society: inner cities, rule of law, foreign relations, etc. |
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| Topic: | Educational freedom | Absence of coercion in learning and educating | |
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Articles | Freeing the Education Market Examines the effects of compulsory public education on literacy rates and suggests market alternatives |
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Freedom of Education Imagines a potential discussion between an advocate of religious freedom, a proponent of a system, established one hundred years ago, of public, i.e., government-sponsored, churches and an advocate of religious "vouchers" |
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Democracy and Government Schools Discusses the current state of government education, including "creative solutions" such as charter schools and vouchers, and the influence of the "religion of democracy" in achieving a free market in education |
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| Topic: | Education, Compulsory | Attendance in schools that is mandated by laws | |
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Articles | Freeing the Education Market Examines the effects of compulsory public education on literacy rates and suggests market alternatives |
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| Individual: | Emerson, Ralph Waldo | Nineteenth century American author, the "Sage of Concord" | |
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Articles | Henry David Thoreau and "Civil Disobedience," Part 1 After some background and biographical material, describes the event (Thoreau's imprisonment) that led to writing "Civil Disobedience" and Thoreau's reaction to those who paid the tax on his behalf, his jailers, his neighbors and Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Source: | Ends of Political Society and Government, Of the | |
| Topic: | Ethics | Branch of philosophy that studies the values that guide human conduct | |
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Articles | Freedom of Education Imagines a potential discussion between an advocate of religious freedom, a proponent of a system, established one hundred years ago, of public, i.e., government-sponsored, churches and an advocate of religious "vouchers" |
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Iraqi Sanctions: Were They Worth It? Analyzes the sanctions imposed on Iraq during the 1990's, and Madeleine Albright's memoirs, Madam Secretary (2003), where she attempted to recant on her 1996 statement that the sanctions were "worth it" |
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Henry David Thoreau and "Civil Disobedience," Part 1 After some background and biographical material, describes the event (Thoreau's imprisonment) that led to writing "Civil Disobedience" and Thoreau's reaction to those who paid the tax on his behalf, his jailers, his neighbors and Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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| Topic: | Government | The group of people that exercises authority over a country or other political subdivision | |
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Articles | Freeing the Education Market Examines the effects of compulsory public education on literacy rates and suggests market alternatives |
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Let the Immigrants Stay Discusses the plight of unaccompanied Central American children migrating to the U.S. who face deportation by the Obama administration |
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Libertarianism Updated Discusses five areas in which Barnett believes libertarianism, "largely frozen in amber since the 1970s", ought to "up its game" |
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| Topic: | Health | The general condition of the body; absence from physical disease or pain | |
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Articles | Iraqi Sanctions: Were They Worth It? Analyzes the sanctions imposed on Iraq during the 1990's, and Madeleine Albright's memoirs, Madam Secretary (2003), where she attempted to recant on her 1996 statement that the sanctions were "worth it" |
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| Individual: | Hornberger, Jacob G. | President of the Future of Freedom Foundation | |
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Writings | Freedom of Education Imagines a potential discussion between an advocate of religious freedom, a proponent of a system, established one hundred years ago, of public, i.e., government-sponsored, churches and an advocate of religious "vouchers" |
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Killing Iraqi Children Comments on a Detroit News editorial condoning the bombing, rather than the arrest and prosecution, of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and the "collateral" death of a five-year old girl |
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| Place: | Iraq | Territory in southwest Asia, ruled since 2005 by the Jumhūriyyat Al-‘Irāq | |
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Articles | Iraqi Sanctions: Were They Worth It? Analyzes the sanctions imposed on Iraq during the 1990's, and Madeleine Albright's memoirs, Madam Secretary (2003), where she attempted to recant on her 1996 statement that the sanctions were "worth it" |
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| Topic: | Iraq War | Invasion of Iraq by the U.S. and other countries, purportedly to find weapons of mass destruction | |
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Articles | Killing Iraqi Children Comments on a Detroit News editorial condoning the bombing, rather than the arrest and prosecution, of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and the "collateral" death of a five-year old girl |
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| Topic: | Law | Set of rules and guidelines intended to influence social behavior | |
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Articles | Henry David Thoreau and "Civil Disobedience," Part 1 After some background and biographical material, describes the event (Thoreau's imprisonment) that led to writing "Civil Disobedience" and Thoreau's reaction to those who paid the tax on his behalf, his jailers, his neighbors and Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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| Topic: | Learning | The process of acquiring knowledge or skills | |
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Articles | Freeing the Education Market Examines the effects of compulsory public education on literacy rates and suggests market alternatives |
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| Topic: | Libertarianism | Political philosophy that advocates freedom of action and thought for every human | |
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Articles | Libertarianism Updated Discusses five areas in which Barnett believes libertarianism, "largely frozen in amber since the 1970s", ought to "up its game" |
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| Topic: | Life | The inalienable human right from which other rights are derived | |
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Articles | Henry David Thoreau and "Civil Disobedience," Part 1 After some background and biographical material, describes the event (Thoreau's imprisonment) that led to writing "Civil Disobedience" and Thoreau's reaction to those who paid the tax on his behalf, his jailers, his neighbors and Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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| Place: | Louisiana | The Pelican State | |
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Articles | Drug Legalization: How to Radically Lower the Number of Murders in New Orleans Suggests drug legalization as a remedy to the increased murder rate in New Orleans and then considers six objections to such a plan and its potential effects |
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| Individual: | McElroy, Wendy | Author, individualist feminist | |
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Writings | Henry David Thoreau and "Civil Disobedience," Part 1 After some background and biographical material, describes the event (Thoreau's imprisonment) that led to writing "Civil Disobedience" and Thoreau's reaction to those who paid the tax on his behalf, his jailers, his neighbors and Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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| Topic: | Militarism | A political system influenced greatly by a large, permanent military force | |
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Articles | Killing Iraqi Children Comments on a Detroit News editorial condoning the bombing, rather than the arrest and prosecution, of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and the "collateral" death of a five-year old girl |
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| Topic: | No Free Lunch | TANSTAAFL - There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch | |
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Articles | Economics 101 After describing some basic economics principles, examines worthwhile rationales for public-policy mandates such as setting a 5 mph national speed limit or requiring gun safety-locks to prevent child deaths from gun accidents |
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| Place: | Ohio | The Buckeye State | |
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Articles | Democracy and Government Schools Discusses the current state of government education, including "creative solutions" such as charter schools and vouchers, and the influence of the "religion of democracy" in achieving a free market in education |
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| Topic: | Personal responsibility | Accepting the consequences of one's actions | |
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Articles | The Drug War's Immorality and Abject Failure Discusses how drug use differs from criminal, property-rights violations, the justifications for the drug war and the many areas where it has had detrimental effects on society: inner cities, rule of law, foreign relations, etc. |
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| Topic: | Prohibition | Laws forbidding the production, sale, transportation or consumption of alcoholic beverages | |
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Articles | The Drug War's Immorality and Abject Failure Discusses how drug use differs from criminal, property-rights violations, the justifications for the drug war and the many areas where it has had detrimental effects on society: inner cities, rule of law, foreign relations, etc. |
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Drug Legalization: How to Radically Lower the Number of Murders in New Orleans Suggests drug legalization as a remedy to the increased murder rate in New Orleans and then considers six objections to such a plan and its potential effects |
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| Topic: | Religious liberty | Freedom to practice any or no religion | |
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Articles | Freeing the Education Market Examines the effects of compulsory public education on literacy rates and suggests market alternatives |
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| Topic: | Repression, Moral | Legislation and government actions that attempt to dictate "moral and proper" behavior | |
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Articles | The Egregiously Destructive War on Drugs Discusses the adverse effects that the war on drugs has on innocent people who don't consume drugs |
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| Work: | Resistance to Civil Government | Essay by Thoreau, retitled posthumously as "Civil Disobedience", in which he argued that individuals have a duty to resist government-imposed injustice | |
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Articles | Henry David Thoreau and "Civil Disobedience," Part 1 After some background and biographical material, describes the event (Thoreau's imprisonment) that led to writing "Civil Disobedience" and Thoreau's reaction to those who paid the tax on his behalf, his jailers, his neighbors and Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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| Individual: | Richman, Sheldon | Executive editor of The Libertarian Institute, former editor of The Freeman and former vice president of the Future of Freedom Foundation | |
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Writings | Freeing the Education Market Examines the effects of compulsory public education on literacy rates and suggests market alternatives |
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Iraqi Sanctions: Were They Worth It? Analyzes the sanctions imposed on Iraq during the 1990's, and Madeleine Albright's memoirs, Madam Secretary (2003), where she attempted to recant on her 1996 statement that the sanctions were "worth it" |
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Democracy and Government Schools Discusses the current state of government education, including "creative solutions" such as charter schools and vouchers, and the influence of the "religion of democracy" in achieving a free market in education |
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Let the Immigrants Stay Discusses the plight of unaccompanied Central American children migrating to the U.S. who face deportation by the Obama administration |
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| Topic: | Rights | Powers and privileges one may properly claim as due | |
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Articles | The Drug War's Immorality and Abject Failure Discusses how drug use differs from criminal, property-rights violations, the justifications for the drug war and the many areas where it has had detrimental effects on society: inner cities, rule of law, foreign relations, etc. |
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Let the Immigrants Stay Discusses the plight of unaccompanied Central American children migrating to the U.S. who face deportation by the Obama administration |
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Libertarianism Updated Discusses five areas in which Barnett believes libertarianism, "largely frozen in amber since the 1970s", ought to "up its game" |
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| Individual: | Rothbard, Murray N. | Economist of the Austrian School, author of Man, Economy, and State (1962) and For a New Liberty (1973) | |
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Articles | Libertarianism Updated Discusses five areas in which Barnett believes libertarianism, "largely frozen in amber since the 1970s", ought to "up its game" |
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| Topic: | Searches and Seizures, Right Against Unreasonable | Protection from unwarranted searches and takings | |
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Articles | The Drug War's Immorality and Abject Failure Discusses how drug use differs from criminal, property-rights violations, the justifications for the drug war and the many areas where it has had detrimental effects on society: inner cities, rule of law, foreign relations, etc. |
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| Individual: | Shaffer, Butler | Professor of law at Southwestern University | |
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Writings | The Control Cult Comments, in the wake of the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting, on those who believe the causal factors can be identified and controlled by the state, and how this extends not just to gun ownership but many other areas such as "global warming" |
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| Topic: | Socialism | Socio-economic system in which the means of production and distribution are under collective or government control | |
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Articles | The Drug War's Immorality and Abject Failure Discusses how drug use differs from criminal, property-rights violations, the justifications for the drug war and the many areas where it has had detrimental effects on society: inner cities, rule of law, foreign relations, etc. |
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| Topic: | State, The | The group of people that, having effective control over a government, benefit the most from the exercise of its power | |
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Articles | Henry David Thoreau and "Civil Disobedience," Part 1 After some background and biographical material, describes the event (Thoreau's imprisonment) that led to writing "Civil Disobedience" and Thoreau's reaction to those who paid the tax on his behalf, his jailers, his neighbors and Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Democracy and Government Schools Discusses the current state of government education, including "creative solutions" such as charter schools and vouchers, and the influence of the "religion of democracy" in achieving a free market in education |
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The Control Cult Comments, in the wake of the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting, on those who believe the causal factors can be identified and controlled by the state, and how this extends not just to gun ownership but many other areas such as "global warming" |
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| Topic: | Taxation | Compulsory contributions demanded by governments from individuals and other entities | |
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Articles | Freedom of Education Imagines a potential discussion between an advocate of religious freedom, a proponent of a system, established one hundred years ago, of public, i.e., government-sponsored, churches and an advocate of religious "vouchers" |
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Henry David Thoreau and "Civil Disobedience," Part 1 After some background and biographical material, describes the event (Thoreau's imprisonment) that led to writing "Civil Disobedience" and Thoreau's reaction to those who paid the tax on his behalf, his jailers, his neighbors and Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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The Egregiously Destructive War on Drugs Discusses the adverse effects that the war on drugs has on innocent people who don't consume drugs |
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Democracy and Government Schools Discusses the current state of government education, including "creative solutions" such as charter schools and vouchers, and the influence of the "religion of democracy" in achieving a free market in education |
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| Topic: | Terrorism | The systematic use of violence to attempt to achieve ideological goals | |
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Articles | The Control Cult Comments, in the wake of the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting, on those who believe the causal factors can be identified and controlled by the state, and how this extends not just to gun ownership but many other areas such as "global warming" |
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| Individual: | Thoreau, Henry David | Trascendentalist philosopher, author and abolitionist, noted for the essay "Resistance to Civil Government" | |
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Articles | Henry David Thoreau and "Civil Disobedience," Part 1 After some background and biographical material, describes the event (Thoreau's imprisonment) that led to writing "Civil Disobedience" and Thoreau's reaction to those who paid the tax on his behalf, his jailers, his neighbors and Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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| Topic: | War | Armed conflict between nations: "The Health of the State" | |
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Articles | A Matter of Conscience A ten-year veteran and Army Sergeant explains why he refused to deploy to Iraq for a second time |
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Killing Iraqi Children Comments on a Detroit News editorial condoning the bombing, rather than the arrest and prosecution, of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and the "collateral" death of a five-year old girl |
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| Individual: | Williams, Walter E. | Professor of Economics, author, syndicated columnist | |
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Writings | Economics 101 After describing some basic economics principles, examines worthwhile rationales for public-policy mandates such as setting a 5 mph national speed limit or requiring gun safety-locks to prevent child deaths from gun accidents |
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| Topic: | Arms, Right to Keep and Bear | Right of individuals to own firearms | |
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Articles | Ban People–They Kill Discusses potential gun bans after the 16 April 2007 Virginia Tech shootings and laments the change in attitudes regarding guns, knives, movie violence and teacher and parental authority from when Roberts was a child |
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| Topic: | Association, Freedom of | The right of the people to meet or associate with others for peaceful purposes | |
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Books | Blessings of Discrimination Pamphlet discussing the human ability to discriminate, e.g., to feel the heat of a stove, which Buddha considered an "essential" virtue, contrasting it with the policy of nondiscrimination on employment, association and other areas |
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| Topic: | Bureaucracy | A hierarchy of government officials, mostly unelected, that set policies, prescribe regulations and administer them | |
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Books | Blessings of Discrimination Pamphlet discussing the human ability to discriminate, e.g., to feel the heat of a stove, which Buddha considered an "essential" virtue, contrasting it with the policy of nondiscrimination on employment, association and other areas |
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| Topic: | Capitalism | Economic system where the means of production are privately owned | |
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Articles | Child Labor and the British Industrial Revolution, Part 1 Contrasts the situation of "free labour" and "parish apprentice" children, as defined by J.L. and Barbara Hammond, during the British Industrial Revolution, the latter being mostly orphans placed in the custody of parish, i.e., government, authorities |
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| Topic: | Children | Sons and daughters; young persons, infants, adolescents | |
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Web Pages | Montessori Homeschooling Introductory page about homeschooling using the Montessori approach; includes a list of questions and answers about Montessori and homeschooling, broken down into all ages, 0-6 and 6-18, and a case story |
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Articles | Child Labor and the British Industrial Revolution, Part 1 Contrasts the situation of "free labour" and "parish apprentice" children, as defined by J.L. and Barbara Hammond, during the British Industrial Revolution, the latter being mostly orphans placed in the custody of parish, i.e., government, authorities |
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Childhood Ends at Puberty Recounts the early life of Benjamin Franklin and argues for ending formal basic education by 13 |
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Ban People–They Kill Discusses potential gun bans after the 16 April 2007 Virginia Tech shootings and laments the change in attitudes regarding guns, knives, movie violence and teacher and parental authority from when Roberts was a child |
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Books | Blessings of Discrimination Pamphlet discussing the human ability to discriminate, e.g., to feel the heat of a stove, which Buddha considered an "essential" virtue, contrasting it with the policy of nondiscrimination on employment, association and other areas |
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| Topic: | Communism | Socio-economic system in which private property rights are eliminated | |
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Books | Blessings of Discrimination Pamphlet discussing the human ability to discriminate, e.g., to feel the heat of a stove, which Buddha considered an "essential" virtue, contrasting it with the policy of nondiscrimination on employment, association and other areas |
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| Topic: | Education, Compulsory | Attendance in schools that is mandated by laws | |
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Articles | Childhood Ends at Puberty Recounts the early life of Benjamin Franklin and argues for ending formal basic education by 13 |
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| Group: | Foundation for Economic Education | One of the oldest free-market organizations in the U.S., founded in 1946 to study and advance the freedom philosophy | |
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Books Published | Blessings of Discrimination Pamphlet discussing the human ability to discriminate, e.g., to feel the heat of a stove, which Buddha considered an "essential" virtue, contrasting it with the policy of nondiscrimination on employment, association and other areas |
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| Individual: | Franklin, Benjamin | 18th century American printer, inventor and statesman | |
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Articles | Childhood Ends at Puberty Recounts the early life of Benjamin Franklin and argues for ending formal basic education by 13 |
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| Topic: | Government | The group of people that exercises authority over a country or other political subdivision | |
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Books | Blessings of Discrimination Pamphlet discussing the human ability to discriminate, e.g., to feel the heat of a stove, which Buddha considered an "essential" virtue, contrasting it with the policy of nondiscrimination on employment, association and other areas |
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| Place: | Great Britain | Island territories in western Europe, ruled since 1921 by the Monarchy of the United Kingdom | |
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Articles | Child Labor and the British Industrial Revolution, Part 1 Contrasts the situation of "free labour" and "parish apprentice" children, as defined by J.L. and Barbara Hammond, during the British Industrial Revolution, the latter being mostly orphans placed in the custody of parish, i.e., government, authorities |
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| Individual: | Harper, F. A. | Economics professor, founder of the Institute for Humane Studies | |
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Books Authored | Blessings of Discrimination Pamphlet discussing the human ability to discriminate, e.g., to feel the heat of a stove, which Buddha considered an "essential" virtue, contrasting it with the policy of nondiscrimination on employment, association and other areas |
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| Topic: | Homeschooling | Educating children at home | |
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Web Pages | Montessori Homeschooling Introductory page about homeschooling using the Montessori approach; includes a list of questions and answers about Montessori and homeschooling, broken down into all ages, 0-6 and 6-18, and a case story |
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| Topic: | Learning | The process of acquiring knowledge or skills | |
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Web Pages | Montessori Homeschooling Introductory page about homeschooling using the Montessori approach; includes a list of questions and answers about Montessori and homeschooling, broken down into all ages, 0-6 and 6-18, and a case story |
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Articles | Childhood Ends at Puberty Recounts the early life of Benjamin Franklin and argues for ending formal basic education by 13 |
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| Individual: | Mises, Ludwig von | Austrian school economist, author of Human Action (1949) | |
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Articles | Child Labor and the British Industrial Revolution, Part 1 Contrasts the situation of "free labour" and "parish apprentice" children, as defined by J.L. and Barbara Hammond, during the British Industrial Revolution, the latter being mostly orphans placed in the custody of parish, i.e., government, authorities |
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| Individual: | Reed, Lawrence | President of the Foundation for Economic Education, President Emeritus of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy | |
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Writings | Child Labor and the British Industrial Revolution, Part 1 Contrasts the situation of "free labour" and "parish apprentice" children, as defined by J.L. and Barbara Hammond, during the British Industrial Revolution, the latter being mostly orphans placed in the custody of parish, i.e., government, authorities |
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| Topic: | Rights | Powers and privileges one may properly claim as due | |
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Books | Blessings of Discrimination Pamphlet discussing the human ability to discriminate, e.g., to feel the heat of a stove, which Buddha considered an "essential" virtue, contrasting it with the policy of nondiscrimination on employment, association and other areas |
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| Topic: | Self-Esteem | Confidence and respect in oneself | |
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Web Pages | Montessori Homeschooling Introductory page about homeschooling using the Montessori approach; includes a list of questions and answers about Montessori and homeschooling, broken down into all ages, 0-6 and 6-18, and a case story |
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| Individual: | Sobran, Joseph | Nationally syndicated columnist, past Senior Editor for National Review | |
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Archived Articles | Sobran's Archive of issues of the monthly newsletter Sobran's with links to many of its articles, from Sept 1994 to May 2007 |
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| Topic: | American Revolutionary War | The war for American independence from Great Britain | |
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Articles | The Philosophy of Paine Edison laments the lack of interest in Paine's writings, outlines his life, discusses the main writings and encourages others to read him |
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| Topic: | Anarchism | Political philosophy that considers government unnecessary and advocates instead a stateless society | |
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Articles | Voltairine de Cleyre: Penitent Priestess of Anarchism Biographical essay, transcript of "The Libertarian Tradition" podcast of 8 June 2010 |
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Topic: | Anarcho-capitalism | Political theory that rejects governmental authority and advocates laissez-faire capitalism |
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Articles | Anarcho-Capitalism: An Annotated Bibliography Lists multiple books as well as Journal of Libertarian Studies articles considered essential to understanding anarcho-capitalism, categorized into Rothbard and Austro-Libertarianism, Alternative Approaches, Precursors and Congenial Writings |
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On Autobiography Autobiographical, recounts how Block met Ayn Rand and later Murray Rothbard and how he progressed from libertarian minarchism to anarcho-capitalism; reprinted in Block's I Chose Liberty (2010), chapter 9 |
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Robert Nozick, Philosopher of Liberty Focuses mainly on Nozick's contributions in Anarchy, State, and Utopia (page references are to 1974 edition), with brief reference to his later works and his death earlier in 2002 |
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Topic: | Atheism | The philosophical position that belief in gods and other deities is invalid |
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Web Pages | Metaphysics: The study of the nature of reality Part of "Ayn Rand and Objectivism: An Introduction"; summarizes the key concepts of objectivist metaphysics |
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Stephen Chapman - Celebrity Atheist List Short profile and quote from debate with Andrew Sullivan |
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Articles | The Philosophy of Paine Edison laments the lack of interest in Paine's writings, outlines his life, discusses the main writings and encourages others to read him |
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The Case Against God Sequel Speech given at the Freedom From Religion Foundation mini-convention in San Francisco; based on excerpts from then to be published Why Atheism?; published in Freethought Today, March 2000 |
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The Life of Benjamin R. Tucker Disclosed by Himself In the Principality of Monaco at the Age of 74 Transcribed by Wendy McElroy from Tucker's manuscript; in four sections, covering mostly the period from his birth to his late teens |
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Voltairine de Cleyre: Penitent Priestess of Anarchism Biographical essay, transcript of "The Libertarian Tradition" podcast of 8 June 2010 |
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| Individual: | Barnett, Randy | Professor of law at Boston University | |
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Articles | Anarcho-Capitalism: An Annotated Bibliography Lists multiple books as well as Journal of Libertarian Studies articles considered essential to understanding anarcho-capitalism, categorized into Rothbard and Austro-Libertarianism, Alternative Approaches, Precursors and Congenial Writings |
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| Individual: | Becker, Gary | Professor of economics at the University of Chicago, 1992 Nobel Prize winner in Economics | |
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Articles | On Autobiography Autobiographical, recounts how Block met Ayn Rand and later Murray Rothbard and how he progressed from libertarian minarchism to anarcho-capitalism; reprinted in Block's I Chose Liberty (2010), chapter 9 |
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| Individual: | Block, Walter | Professor of economics, Loyola University and Senior Fellow, Ludwig von Mises Institute | |
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Writings | On Autobiography Autobiographical, recounts how Block met Ayn Rand and later Murray Rothbard and how he progressed from libertarian minarchism to anarcho-capitalism; reprinted in Block's I Chose Liberty (2010), chapter 9 |
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| Individual: | Branden, Nathaniel | Psychotherapist, author of The Psychology of Self-Esteem | |
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Articles | On Autobiography Autobiographical, recounts how Block met Ayn Rand and later Murray Rothbard and how he progressed from libertarian minarchism to anarcho-capitalism; reprinted in Block's I Chose Liberty (2010), chapter 9 |
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| Topic: | Children | Sons and daughters; young persons, infants, adolescents | |
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Articles | Finding the Flaws Discusses how governments naturally attempt to influence each other, the democratic flaw of voting for benefits at others' expense, in particular children, and how the U.S. Constitution has failed to avoid this outcome; reprint of 25 Mar 1997 column |
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| Individual: | Cleyre, Voltairine de | American anarchist writer, lecturer and activist | |
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Articles | Voltairine de Cleyre: Penitent Priestess of Anarchism Biographical essay, transcript of "The Libertarian Tradition" podcast of 8 June 2010 |
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| Place: | Colonies, Thirteen | The 13 original colonies whose representatives signed the U.S. Declaration of Independence | |
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Articles | The Philosophy of Paine Edison laments the lack of interest in Paine's writings, outlines his life, discusses the main writings and encourages others to read him |
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| Topic: | Constitution, United States | The supreme law of the United States of America | |
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Articles | Finding the Flaws Discusses how governments naturally attempt to influence each other, the democratic flaw of voting for benefits at others' expense, in particular children, and how the U.S. Constitution has failed to avoid this outcome; reprint of 25 Mar 1997 column |
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| Topic: | Democracy | Form of government where the power is exercised directly or indirectly by a majority of the citizens | |
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Articles | The Myth of "Limited Government" Discusses some of the concepts in Hans-Hermann Hoppe's Democracy: The God That Failed (2001) |
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Finding the Flaws Discusses how governments naturally attempt to influence each other, the democratic flaw of voting for benefits at others' expense, in particular children, and how the U.S. Constitution has failed to avoid this outcome; reprint of 25 Mar 1997 column |
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| Topic: | Drugs, War on | Legislation and enforcement actions against consumers and producers of substances that are deemed to be addictive or otherwise dangerous | |
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Articles | The NFL is Not for Libertarians Examines various statist aspects of the National Football League |
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| Individual: | Emerson, Ralph Waldo | Nineteenth century American author, the "Sage of Concord" | |
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Articles | The Life of Benjamin R. Tucker Disclosed by Himself In the Principality of Monaco at the Age of 74 Transcribed by Wendy McElroy from Tucker's manuscript; in four sections, covering mostly the period from his birth to his late teens |
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| Place: | England | The southern part of the island of Great Britain | |
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Articles | Common Sense Pamphlet written by Paine in 1775 and 1776, advocating independence from Britain |
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| Topic: | Ethics | Branch of philosophy that studies the values that guide human conduct | |
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Articles | Anarcho-Capitalism: An Annotated Bibliography Lists multiple books as well as Journal of Libertarian Studies articles considered essential to understanding anarcho-capitalism, categorized into Rothbard and Austro-Libertarianism, Alternative Approaches, Precursors and Congenial Writings |
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| Topic: | Football, American | The most popular spectator sport in the United States | |
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Articles | The NFL is Not for Libertarians Examines various statist aspects of the National Football League |
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| Work: | For a New Liberty | Book by Murray Rothbard in which he advocated anarchic libertarianism, first published in 1973 | |
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Articles | Anarcho-Capitalism: An Annotated Bibliography Lists multiple books as well as Journal of Libertarian Studies articles considered essential to understanding anarcho-capitalism, categorized into Rothbard and Austro-Libertarianism, Alternative Approaches, Precursors and Congenial Writings |
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| Individual: | Franklin, Benjamin | 18th century American printer, inventor and statesman | |
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Articles | The Philosophy of Paine Edison laments the lack of interest in Paine's writings, outlines his life, discusses the main writings and encourages others to read him |
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| Place: | Georgia | The Peach State - ratified Constitution 2 Jan 1788 | |
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Articles | The NFL is Not for Libertarians Examines various statist aspects of the National Football League |
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| Topic: | Government | The group of people that exercises authority over a country or other political subdivision | |
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Articles | Common Sense Pamphlet written by Paine in 1775 and 1776, advocating independence from Britain |
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Finding the Flaws Discusses how governments naturally attempt to influence each other, the democratic flaw of voting for benefits at others' expense, in particular children, and how the U.S. Constitution has failed to avoid this outcome; reprint of 25 Mar 1997 column |
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| Topic: | Government, Limited | Restricting government to its proper functions, as defined by a constitution or similar agreements | |
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Articles | The Myth of "Limited Government" Discusses some of the concepts in Hans-Hermann Hoppe's Democracy: The God That Failed (2001) |
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| Topic: | Humor | Comedy, wit, satire, sarcasm, irony, jokes, etc. | |
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Articles | The Case Against God Sequel Speech given at the Freedom From Religion Foundation mini-convention in San Francisco; based on excerpts from then to be published Why Atheism?; published in Freethought Today, March 2000 |
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| Topic: | Libertarianism | Political philosophy that advocates freedom of action and thought for every human | |
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Articles | Anarcho-Capitalism: An Annotated Bibliography Lists multiple books as well as Journal of Libertarian Studies articles considered essential to understanding anarcho-capitalism, categorized into Rothbard and Austro-Libertarianism, Alternative Approaches, Precursors and Congenial Writings |
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Robert Nozick, Philosopher of Liberty Focuses mainly on Nozick's contributions in Anarchy, State, and Utopia (page references are to 1974 edition), with brief reference to his later works and his death earlier in 2002 |
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Voltairine de Cleyre: Penitent Priestess of Anarchism Biographical essay, transcript of "The Libertarian Tradition" podcast of 8 June 2010 |
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| Individual: | Long, Roderick T. | Professor of philosophy at Auburn University, president of the Molinari Institute | |
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Writings | Robert Nozick, Philosopher of Liberty Focuses mainly on Nozick's contributions in Anarchy, State, and Utopia (page references are to 1974 edition), with brief reference to his later works and his death earlier in 2002 |
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| Work: | Man, Economy, and State | Economic treatise by Murray Rothbard published in two volumes in 1962 | |
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Articles | On Autobiography Autobiographical, recounts how Block met Ayn Rand and later Murray Rothbard and how he progressed from libertarian minarchism to anarcho-capitalism; reprinted in Block's I Chose Liberty (2010), chapter 9 |
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| Place: | Maryland | The Free State - ratified Constitution 28 Apr 1788 | |
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Articles | The NFL is Not for Libertarians Examines various statist aspects of the National Football League |
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| Topic: | Metaphysics | Branch of philosophy that examines the nature of reality | |
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Web Pages | Metaphysics: The study of the nature of reality Part of "Ayn Rand and Objectivism: An Introduction"; summarizes the key concepts of objectivist metaphysics |
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| Place: | Minnesota | The North Star State | |
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Articles | The NFL is Not for Libertarians Examines various statist aspects of the National Football League |
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| Individual: | Molinari, Gustave de | Political economist, considered the originator of market anarchism or anarcho-capitalism | |
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Articles | Anarcho-Capitalism: An Annotated Bibliography Lists multiple books as well as Journal of Libertarian Studies articles considered essential to understanding anarcho-capitalism, categorized into Rothbard and Austro-Libertarianism, Alternative Approaches, Precursors and Congenial Writings |
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| Individual: | Nozick, Robert | Professor of philosophy, author of Anarchy, State, and Utopia (1974) | |
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Articles | Robert Nozick, Philosopher of Liberty Focuses mainly on Nozick's contributions in Anarchy, State, and Utopia (page references are to 1974 edition), with brief reference to his later works and his death earlier in 2002 |
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| Place: | Ohio | The Buckeye State | |
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Articles | The NFL is Not for Libertarians Examines various statist aspects of the National Football League |
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| Individual: | Paine, Thomas | American Revolutionary leader, author of the Common Sense pamphlet | |
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Articles | The Philosophy of Paine Edison laments the lack of interest in Paine's writings, outlines his life, discusses the main writings and encourages others to read him |
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Writings | Common Sense Pamphlet written by Paine in 1775 and 1776, advocating independence from Britain |
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| Topic: | Praxeology | The study of purposeful human action | |
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Articles | On Autobiography Autobiographical, recounts how Block met Ayn Rand and later Murray Rothbard and how he progressed from libertarian minarchism to anarcho-capitalism; reprinted in Block's I Chose Liberty (2010), chapter 9 |
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| Individual: | Rand, Ayn | Objectivist philosopher, novelist | |
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Web Pages | Metaphysics: The study of the nature of reality Part of "Ayn Rand and Objectivism: An Introduction"; summarizes the key concepts of objectivist metaphysics |
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Articles | Anarcho-Capitalism: An Annotated Bibliography Lists multiple books as well as Journal of Libertarian Studies articles considered essential to understanding anarcho-capitalism, categorized into Rothbard and Austro-Libertarianism, Alternative Approaches, Precursors and Congenial Writings |
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On Autobiography Autobiographical, recounts how Block met Ayn Rand and later Murray Rothbard and how he progressed from libertarian minarchism to anarcho-capitalism; reprinted in Block's I Chose Liberty (2010), chapter 9 |
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| Individual: | Riggenbach, Jeff | Journalist, broadcaster, columnist, former executive editor of The Libertarian Review | |
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Writings | Voltairine de Cleyre: Penitent Priestess of Anarchism Biographical essay, transcript of "The Libertarian Tradition" podcast of 8 June 2010 |
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| Individual: | Rothbard, Murray N. | Economist of the Austrian School, author of Man, Economy, and State (1962) and For a New Liberty (1973) | |
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Articles | Anarcho-Capitalism: An Annotated Bibliography Lists multiple books as well as Journal of Libertarian Studies articles considered essential to understanding anarcho-capitalism, categorized into Rothbard and Austro-Libertarianism, Alternative Approaches, Precursors and Congenial Writings |
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On Autobiography Autobiographical, recounts how Block met Ayn Rand and later Murray Rothbard and how he progressed from libertarian minarchism to anarcho-capitalism; reprinted in Block's I Chose Liberty (2010), chapter 9 |
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| Topic: | Sexual Pleasure | Sensual gratification from sexual activities | |
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Articles | The Case Against God Sequel Speech given at the Freedom From Religion Foundation mini-convention in San Francisco; based on excerpts from then to be published Why Atheism?; published in Freethought Today, March 2000 |
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| Individual: | Smith, George H. | Writer, author of Why Atheism? | |
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Writings | The Case Against God Sequel Speech given at the Freedom From Religion Foundation mini-convention in San Francisco; based on excerpts from then to be published Why Atheism?; published in Freethought Today, March 2000 |
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| Individual: | Sobran, Joseph | Nationally syndicated columnist, past Senior Editor for National Review | |
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Writings | The Myth of "Limited Government" Discusses some of the concepts in Hans-Hermann Hoppe's Democracy: The God That Failed (2001) |
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Finding the Flaws Discusses how governments naturally attempt to influence each other, the democratic flaw of voting for benefits at others' expense, in particular children, and how the U.S. Constitution has failed to avoid this outcome; reprint of 25 Mar 1997 column |
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| Group: | Society | Grouping of individuals interacting with each other | |
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Articles | Common Sense Pamphlet written by Paine in 1775 and 1776, advocating independence from Britain |
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Robert Nozick, Philosopher of Liberty Focuses mainly on Nozick's contributions in Anarchy, State, and Utopia (page references are to 1974 edition), with brief reference to his later works and his death earlier in 2002 |
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| Topic: | State, The | The group of people that, having effective control over a government, benefit the most from the exercise of its power | |
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Articles | Anarcho-Capitalism: An Annotated Bibliography Lists multiple books as well as Journal of Libertarian Studies articles considered essential to understanding anarcho-capitalism, categorized into Rothbard and Austro-Libertarianism, Alternative Approaches, Precursors and Congenial Writings |
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The NFL is Not for Libertarians Examines various statist aspects of the National Football League |
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| Topic: | Taxation | Compulsory contributions demanded by governments from individuals and other entities | |
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Articles | The Myth of "Limited Government" Discusses some of the concepts in Hans-Hermann Hoppe's Democracy: The God That Failed (2001) |
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Robert Nozick, Philosopher of Liberty Focuses mainly on Nozick's contributions in Anarchy, State, and Utopia (page references are to 1974 edition), with brief reference to his later works and his death earlier in 2002 |
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| Individual: | Tucker, Benjamin | Individualist anarchist, publisher of Liberty (1881-1908) | |
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Articles | Voltairine de Cleyre: Penitent Priestess of Anarchism Biographical essay, transcript of "The Libertarian Tradition" podcast of 8 June 2010 |
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Writings | The Life of Benjamin R. Tucker Disclosed by Himself In the Principality of Monaco at the Age of 74 Transcribed by Wendy McElroy from Tucker's manuscript; in four sections, covering mostly the period from his birth to his late teens |
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| Work: | Voluntary Servitude, Discourse on | Essay by Étienne de La Boétie which argues that rulers stay in power due to the submissive and obedient behavior of the subjects | |
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Articles | Anarcho-Capitalism: An Annotated Bibliography Lists multiple books as well as Journal of Libertarian Studies articles considered essential to understanding anarcho-capitalism, categorized into Rothbard and Austro-Libertarianism, Alternative Approaches, Precursors and Congenial Writings |
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| Individual: | Warren, Josiah | Nineteenth century American anarchist, founder of the Modern Times colony (now Brentwood, New York) | |
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Articles | The Life of Benjamin R. Tucker Disclosed by Himself In the Principality of Monaco at the Age of 74 Transcribed by Wendy McElroy from Tucker's manuscript; in four sections, covering mostly the period from his birth to his late teens |
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| 27 Jun 2025 | |||
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Topic: | Anarchism, Individualist | Anarchism that emphasizes the individual and his or her preferences over other considerations |
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Articles | Benjamin Ricketson Tucker, Part 1 Biographical essay on Benjamin Tucker from birth to the early years of the periodical Liberty |
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Gertrude B. Kelly: A Forgotten Feminist Biographical essay on Dr. Gertrude B. Kelly, Irish immigrant, individualist feminist and contributor to Benjamin Tucker's Liberty |
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Interviews | Wendy McElroy on Sex, Rape and Libertarian Feminism Topics discussed include McElroy's early life, two of her notable books, individualist anarchism, voluntarism, conspiracy theories, religions, banks and money, feminism, capitalism, Austrian economics, Julian Assange and the future |
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Books | The Debates of Liberty: An Overview of Individualist Anarchism, 1881-1908 Contents: Benjamin Tucker, Liberty, and Individualist Anarchism - On the State and Politics - On Violence - Egoism v. Natural Rights - Children's Rights - Intellectual Property - Trial by Jury - Economics: The Money Debate |
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Source: | Beginning of Political Societies, Of the | |
| Topic: | Capitalism | Economic system where the means of production are privately owned | |
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Articles | Benjamin Ricketson Tucker, Part 1 Biographical essay on Benjamin Tucker from birth to the early years of the periodical Liberty |
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| Individual: | Cleyre, Voltairine de | American anarchist writer, lecturer and activist | |
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Articles | Gertrude B. Kelly: A Forgotten Feminist Biographical essay on Dr. Gertrude B. Kelly, Irish immigrant, individualist feminist and contributor to Benjamin Tucker's Liberty |
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| Place: | Ireland | Territory in the island of Ireland in the northern Atlantic Ocean, ruled since 1937 by the Poblacht na hÉireann | |
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Articles | Gertrude B. Kelly: A Forgotten Feminist Biographical essay on Dr. Gertrude B. Kelly, Irish immigrant, individualist feminist and contributor to Benjamin Tucker's Liberty |
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| Individual: | Konkin III, Samuel Edward | Proponent of agorism and author of the New Libertarian Manifesto (1980) | |
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Interviews | Wendy McElroy on Sex, Rape and Libertarian Feminism Topics discussed include McElroy's early life, two of her notable books, individualist anarchism, voluntarism, conspiracy theories, religions, banks and money, feminism, capitalism, Austrian economics, Julian Assange and the future |
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| Work: | Liberty | Periodical published by Benjamin Tucker where he and mutliple contributors developed the individualist anarchist philosophy | |
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Articles | Benjamin Ricketson Tucker, Part 1 Biographical essay on Benjamin Tucker from birth to the early years of the periodical Liberty |
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Gertrude B. Kelly: A Forgotten Feminist Biographical essay on Dr. Gertrude B. Kelly, Irish immigrant, individualist feminist and contributor to Benjamin Tucker's Liberty |
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Books | The Debates of Liberty: An Overview of Individualist Anarchism, 1881-1908 Contents: Benjamin Tucker, Liberty, and Individualist Anarchism - On the State and Politics - On Violence - Egoism v. Natural Rights - Children's Rights - Intellectual Property - Trial by Jury - Economics: The Money Debate |
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| Topic: | Licensing, Occupational | Laws and regulations that limit entry into or continued exercise of a particular occupation | |
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Articles | Gertrude B. Kelly: A Forgotten Feminist Biographical essay on Dr. Gertrude B. Kelly, Irish immigrant, individualist feminist and contributor to Benjamin Tucker's Liberty |
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| Topic: | Market economy | The uncoerced, consensual exchanges of goods and services between individuals, without intervention by the State | |
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Articles | Gertrude B. Kelly: A Forgotten Feminist Biographical essay on Dr. Gertrude B. Kelly, Irish immigrant, individualist feminist and contributor to Benjamin Tucker's Liberty |
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| Individual: | McElroy, Wendy | Author, individualist feminist | |
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Writings | Benjamin Ricketson Tucker, Part 1 Biographical essay on Benjamin Tucker from birth to the early years of the periodical Liberty |
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Gertrude B. Kelly: A Forgotten Feminist Biographical essay on Dr. Gertrude B. Kelly, Irish immigrant, individualist feminist and contributor to Benjamin Tucker's Liberty |
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Interviews | Wendy McElroy on Sex, Rape and Libertarian Feminism Topics discussed include McElroy's early life, two of her notable books, individualist anarchism, voluntarism, conspiracy theories, religions, banks and money, feminism, capitalism, Austrian economics, Julian Assange and the future |
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Books Authored | The Debates of Liberty: An Overview of Individualist Anarchism, 1881-1908 Contents: Benjamin Tucker, Liberty, and Individualist Anarchism - On the State and Politics - On Violence - Egoism v. Natural Rights - Children's Rights - Intellectual Property - Trial by Jury - Economics: The Money Debate |
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| Topic: | Money | The most commonly used medium of exchange | |
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Interviews | Wendy McElroy on Sex, Rape and Libertarian Feminism Topics discussed include McElroy's early life, two of her notable books, individualist anarchism, voluntarism, conspiracy theories, religions, banks and money, feminism, capitalism, Austrian economics, Julian Assange and the future |
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| Individual: | Rand, Ayn | Objectivist philosopher, novelist | |
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Interviews | Wendy McElroy on Sex, Rape and Libertarian Feminism Topics discussed include McElroy's early life, two of her notable books, individualist anarchism, voluntarism, conspiracy theories, religions, banks and money, feminism, capitalism, Austrian economics, Julian Assange and the future |
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| Individual: | Rothbard, Murray N. | Economist of the Austrian School, author of Man, Economy, and State (1962) and For a New Liberty (1973) | |
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Interviews | Wendy McElroy on Sex, Rape and Libertarian Feminism Topics discussed include McElroy's early life, two of her notable books, individualist anarchism, voluntarism, conspiracy theories, religions, banks and money, feminism, capitalism, Austrian economics, Julian Assange and the future |
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| Topic: | Self-ownership | The principle that each individual owns his or her body and life | |
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Articles | Benjamin Ricketson Tucker, Part 1 Biographical essay on Benjamin Tucker from birth to the early years of the periodical Liberty |
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| Individual: | Sobran, Joseph | Nationally syndicated columnist, past Senior Editor for National Review | |
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Websites | Sobran's—The Real News of the Month Website maintained by the Fitzgerald Griffin Foundation, copyright owner of Sobran's past columns; sections include "The Reactionary Utopian", "The Wanderer", the Shakespeare Library, other essays and articles and biographical summary |
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| Topic: | Speech, Freedom of | Liberty to speak, write or otherwise express oneself | |
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Interviews | Wendy McElroy on Sex, Rape and Libertarian Feminism Topics discussed include McElroy's early life, two of her notable books, individualist anarchism, voluntarism, conspiracy theories, religions, banks and money, feminism, capitalism, Austrian economics, Julian Assange and the future |
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| Place: | Sweden | Territory in northern Europe, ruled since 1905 by the Konungariket Sverige | |
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Interviews | Wendy McElroy on Sex, Rape and Libertarian Feminism Topics discussed include McElroy's early life, two of her notable books, individualist anarchism, voluntarism, conspiracy theories, religions, banks and money, feminism, capitalism, Austrian economics, Julian Assange and the future |
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| Topic: | Taxation | Compulsory contributions demanded by governments from individuals and other entities | |
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Articles | Gertrude B. Kelly: A Forgotten Feminist Biographical essay on Dr. Gertrude B. Kelly, Irish immigrant, individualist feminist and contributor to Benjamin Tucker's Liberty |
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| Topic: | Technology | Practical application of engineering or technical processes | |
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Interviews | Wendy McElroy on Sex, Rape and Libertarian Feminism Topics discussed include McElroy's early life, two of her notable books, individualist anarchism, voluntarism, conspiracy theories, religions, banks and money, feminism, capitalism, Austrian economics, Julian Assange and the future |
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| Individual: | Tucker, Benjamin | Individualist anarchist, publisher of Liberty (1881-1908) | |
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Articles | Benjamin Ricketson Tucker, Part 1 Biographical essay on Benjamin Tucker from birth to the early years of the periodical Liberty |
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Books | The Debates of Liberty: An Overview of Individualist Anarchism, 1881-1908 Contents: Benjamin Tucker, Liberty, and Individualist Anarchism - On the State and Politics - On Violence - Egoism v. Natural Rights - Children's Rights - Intellectual Property - Trial by Jury - Economics: The Money Debate |
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| Topic: | Voluntaryism | Libertarian philosophy that advocates non-political strategies to delegitimize the State | |
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Interviews | Wendy McElroy on Sex, Rape and Libertarian Feminism Topics discussed include McElroy's early life, two of her notable books, individualist anarchism, voluntarism, conspiracy theories, religions, banks and money, feminism, capitalism, Austrian economics, Julian Assange and the future |
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| Individual: | Warren, Josiah | Nineteenth century American anarchist, founder of the Modern Times colony (now Brentwood, New York) | |
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Articles | Benjamin Ricketson Tucker, Part 1 Biographical essay on Benjamin Tucker from birth to the early years of the periodical Liberty |
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Topic: | Agorism | Libertarian philosophy and strategy proposed by Samuel Konkin that strives to achieve a voluntary society via non-political means |
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Websites | Agorism: Revolutionary market anarchism Includes New Libertarian Manifesto in PDF, MP3 audio and several translations, An Agorist Primer, The Last, Whole Introduction to Agorism by Konkin and Agorist Class Theory by Wally Conger |
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Articles | Samuel Edward Konkin III Biographical essay, including examination of Konkin's ideas on the Counter-Economy; transcript of "The Libertarian Tradition" podcast of 20 July 2010 |
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Books | New Libertarian Manifesto Contents: Preface(s) - Statism: Our Condition - Agorism: Our Goal - Counter-Economics: Our Means - Revolution: Our Strategy - Action: Our Tactics |
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| Individual: | Heinlein, Robert A. | American science fiction writer | |
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Articles | Samuel Edward Konkin III Biographical essay, including examination of Konkin's ideas on the Counter-Economy; transcript of "The Libertarian Tradition" podcast of 20 July 2010 |
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| Individual: | Konkin III, Samuel Edward | Proponent of agorism and author of the New Libertarian Manifesto (1980) | |
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Articles | Samuel Edward Konkin III Biographical essay, including examination of Konkin's ideas on the Counter-Economy; transcript of "The Libertarian Tradition" podcast of 20 July 2010 |
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Books Authored | New Libertarian Manifesto Contents: Preface(s) - Statism: Our Condition - Agorism: Our Goal - Counter-Economics: Our Means - Revolution: Our Strategy - Action: Our Tactics |
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| Topic: | Libertarianism | Political philosophy that advocates freedom of action and thought for every human | |
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Articles | Samuel Edward Konkin III Biographical essay, including examination of Konkin's ideas on the Counter-Economy; transcript of "The Libertarian Tradition" podcast of 20 July 2010 |
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| Place: | Los Angeles | The City of Angels | |
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Articles | Samuel Edward Konkin III Biographical essay, including examination of Konkin's ideas on the Counter-Economy; transcript of "The Libertarian Tradition" podcast of 20 July 2010 |
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| Work: | Moon is a Harsh Mistress, The | Science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein recounting a rebellion in a lunar colony, published in 1966 | |
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Articles | Samuel Edward Konkin III Biographical essay, including examination of Konkin's ideas on the Counter-Economy; transcript of "The Libertarian Tradition" podcast of 20 July 2010 |
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| Place: | New York City | The Big Apple | |
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Articles | Samuel Edward Konkin III Biographical essay, including examination of Konkin's ideas on the Counter-Economy; transcript of "The Libertarian Tradition" podcast of 20 July 2010 |
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| Individual: | Riggenbach, Jeff | Journalist, broadcaster, columnist, former executive editor of The Libertarian Review | |
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Writings | Samuel Edward Konkin III Biographical essay, including examination of Konkin's ideas on the Counter-Economy; transcript of "The Libertarian Tradition" podcast of 20 July 2010 |
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| Topic: | Libertarianism | Political philosophy that advocates freedom of action and thought for every human | |
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Blogs | The Libertarian Standard: Property - Prosperity - Peace Group blog of mostly Austrian and Rothbardian-influenced libertarians (inactive since January 2015) |
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Topic: | Voting | Selecting those who will govern by casting ballots |
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Videos | Diebold Accidentally Leaks Results of 08 Election | |
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Message to the Voting Cattle A powerful message, based on the novel The Iron Web, read by the author, with accompanying images and music selected by FreiwilligFrei.de |
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| Topic: | Libertarianism | Political philosophy that advocates freedom of action and thought for every human | |
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Videos | What Does It Mean To Be Libertarian? Discusses the title question, including what policy positions can be considered libertarian and others where there may differences of opinion among libertarians |
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| Topic: | Voting | Selecting those who will govern by casting ballots | |
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Cartoons and Comic Strips | Voter fraud Voting among cavemen |
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Videos | George Carlin Doesn't vote A classic Carlin tirade, explaining why he didn't complain about politicians and the two reasons why he didn't vote |
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What Does It Mean To Be Libertarian? Discusses the title question, including what policy positions can be considered libertarian and others where there may differences of opinion among libertarians |
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| 23 Jun 2025 | |||
| Topic: | Democracy | Form of government where the power is exercised directly or indirectly by a majority of the citizens | |
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Articles | The Servile State Revisited Considers an observation by David Hume's as to the ease with which "the many are governed by the few" and declares that in modern society, "the habit of obedience" has been taken too far |
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| Topic: | Educational freedom | Absence of coercion in learning and educating | |
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Articles | The Trouble with Vouchers Responds to an article by the Denver Archbishop advocating for vouchers, pointing out the problem with such a plan: it "leave[s] the state in charge of all schools" |
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| Topic: | Education, Compulsory | Attendance in schools that is mandated by laws | |
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Articles | The Trouble with Vouchers Responds to an article by the Denver Archbishop advocating for vouchers, pointing out the problem with such a plan: it "leave[s] the state in charge of all schools" |
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America's Most Persecuted Minority Tells the history of post-millennial evangelical pietists (PMEP) or neo-Puritans and their crusades to ban pleasures such as liquor and smoking |
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| Topic: | Habeas Corpus, Writ of | A written order issued to ascertain if someone is imprisoned lawfully | |
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Cartoons and Comic Strips | Rumsfeld recommends a plan for the elections Third panel includes a uniformed man, listening in the shadows, resembling Joseph Stalin, who was noted for saying what is important is "кто и как будет считать голоса" ("who will count the votes and how") |
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| Topic: | Iraq War | Invasion of Iraq by the U.S. and other countries, purportedly to find weapons of mass destruction | |
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Cartoons and Comic Strips | Candidate picking Shows the progression of how voters decided on which candidate to vote for |
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| Topic: | Law | Set of rules and guidelines intended to influence social behavior | |
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Articles | The Servile State Revisited Considers an observation by David Hume's as to the ease with which "the many are governed by the few" and declares that in modern society, "the habit of obedience" has been taken too far |
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| Topic: | Militarism | A political system influenced greatly by a large, permanent military force | |
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Articles | The Servile State Revisited Considers an observation by David Hume's as to the ease with which "the many are governed by the few" and declares that in modern society, "the habit of obedience" has been taken too far |
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| Individual: | Paine, Thomas | American Revolutionary leader, author of the Common Sense pamphlet | |
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Bibliography | Writings - The Thomas Paine National Historical Association Categorized and chronological listings of Paine's writings from 1772 to 1809, with links to each text |
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Books Authored | The Age Of Reason: Being an Investigation of True and Fabulous Theology Partial contents: The Author's Profession Of Faith - Of Missions And Revelations - Concerning The Character of Jesus Christ, And His History - Of The Bases Of Christianity - Examination In Detail Of The Preceding Bases - Of The True Theology |
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| Topic: | Prohibition | Laws forbidding the production, sale, transportation or consumption of alcoholic beverages | |
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Articles | America's Most Persecuted Minority Tells the history of post-millennial evangelical pietists (PMEP) or neo-Puritans and their crusades to ban pleasures such as liquor and smoking |
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| Topic: | Repression, Moral | Legislation and government actions that attempt to dictate "moral and proper" behavior | |
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Articles | America's Most Persecuted Minority Tells the history of post-millennial evangelical pietists (PMEP) or neo-Puritans and their crusades to ban pleasures such as liquor and smoking |
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| Individual: | Rothbard, Murray N. | Economist of the Austrian School, author of Man, Economy, and State (1962) and For a New Liberty (1973) | |
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Writings | America's Most Persecuted Minority Tells the history of post-millennial evangelical pietists (PMEP) or neo-Puritans and their crusades to ban pleasures such as liquor and smoking |
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| Individual: | Sobran, Joseph | Nationally syndicated columnist, past Senior Editor for National Review | |
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Writings | The Servile State Revisited Considers an observation by David Hume's as to the ease with which "the many are governed by the few" and declares that in modern society, "the habit of obedience" has been taken too far |
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The Trouble with Vouchers Responds to an article by the Denver Archbishop advocating for vouchers, pointing out the problem with such a plan: it "leave[s] the state in charge of all schools" |
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| Topic: | State, The | The group of people that, having effective control over a government, benefit the most from the exercise of its power | |
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Articles | The Servile State Revisited Considers an observation by David Hume's as to the ease with which "the many are governed by the few" and declares that in modern society, "the habit of obedience" has been taken too far |
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| Topic: | Voting | Selecting those who will govern by casting ballots | |
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Cartoons and Comic Strips | Third-Party Spoilers: The Ultimate Danger to American Democracy! Dramatizes the "diabolical" danger posed by third-party candidates such as Nader, Badnarik, Walt Brown, Peltier, Peroutka and Templin |
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Rumsfeld recommends a plan for the elections Third panel includes a uniformed man, listening in the shadows, resembling Joseph Stalin, who was noted for saying what is important is "кто и как будет считать голоса" ("who will count the votes and how") |
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Candidate picking Shows the progression of how voters decided on which candidate to vote for |
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The King consults the fortune teller Commentary on the 2014 elections |
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Burt's Early Voting Opt-out System Burt and his wife strolling past a voter registration stand |
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| Individual: | Wilson, Woodrow | Twenty-eighth president of the United States | |
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Articles | America's Most Persecuted Minority Tells the history of post-millennial evangelical pietists (PMEP) or neo-Puritans and their crusades to ban pleasures such as liquor and smoking |
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| Topic: | Democracy | Form of government where the power is exercised directly or indirectly by a majority of the citizens | |
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Cartoons and Comic Strips | The Adventures of Democracy Man Superhero shows up at the polling place |
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| Topic: | Liberty, Statue of | Monument symbolizing liberty, in New York harbor | |
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Cartoons and Comic Strips | Election today The Statue of Liberty during her morning ritual |
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| Topic: | Technology | Practical application of engineering or technical processes | |
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Cartoons and Comic Strips | Electronic Election 2004 Animated commentary on the electronic voting machines for the 2004 election |
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| Topic: | Voting | Selecting those who will govern by casting ballots | |
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Cartoons and Comic Strips | Electronic Election 2004 Animated commentary on the electronic voting machines for the 2004 election |
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Touch-screen Voting Machine Commentary ahead of the November 2004 elections |
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NEW Voting Technology More commentary prior to the November 2004 elections |
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Election today The Statue of Liberty during her morning ritual |
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The quadrennial voyage of the alien ship In class, Danae reads an explanation of the presidential election process, according to her dad |
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Senator Weasel McWeasely running for re-election The senator asks for Pig's vote |
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Senator Weasel McWeasely running for re-election, continued The senator extends a written promise to get Goat's vote |
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The Adventures of Democracy Man Superhero shows up at the polling place |
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| Topic: | Anarcho-capitalism | Political theory that rejects governmental authority and advocates laissez-faire capitalism | |
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Interviews | Do You Consider Yourself a Libertarian? Interview for the short-lived "The Liberal Post" blog; topics discussed include libertarianism, statism, war, elections, taxes, anarchism and the U.S. Constitution |
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| Topic: | Attacks of 11 September 2001 | Terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon | |
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Articles | Will the Democrats Become Part of the Problem? Discusses the outcome of the 2006 U.S. mid-term elections and offers recommendations primarily for congressional Democrats |
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| Topic: | Bill of Rights, United States | First 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution | |
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Articles | Will the Democrats Become Part of the Problem? Discusses the outcome of the 2006 U.S. mid-term elections and offers recommendations primarily for congressional Democrats |
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| Individual: | Bush, George W. | Forty-third president of the United States | |
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Articles | Why this libertarian is voting to re-elect George W. Bush Explains Schulman's rationale for casting a vote for Bush in the 2004 presidential election |
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Will the Democrats Become Part of the Problem? Discusses the outcome of the 2006 U.S. mid-term elections and offers recommendations primarily for congressional Democrats |
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Interviews | Do You Consider Yourself a Libertarian? Interview for the short-lived "The Liberal Post" blog; topics discussed include libertarianism, statism, war, elections, taxes, anarchism and the U.S. Constitution |
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| Topic: | Constitution, United States | The supreme law of the United States of America | |
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Interviews | Do You Consider Yourself a Libertarian? Interview for the short-lived "The Liberal Post" blog; topics discussed include libertarianism, statism, war, elections, taxes, anarchism and the U.S. Constitution |
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| Group: | Democratic Party | Political party in the United States, originally for the election of Andrew Jackson, but later turning to progressive policies | |
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Articles | Will the Democrats Become Part of the Problem? Discusses the outcome of the 2006 U.S. mid-term elections and offers recommendations primarily for congressional Democrats |
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| Topic: | Government | The group of people that exercises authority over a country or other political subdivision | |
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Interviews | Do You Consider Yourself a Libertarian? Interview for the short-lived "The Liberal Post" blog; topics discussed include libertarianism, statism, war, elections, taxes, anarchism and the U.S. Constitution |
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| Individual: | Heinlein, Robert A. | American science fiction writer | |
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Articles | Why this libertarian is voting to re-elect George W. Bush Explains Schulman's rationale for casting a vote for Bush in the 2004 presidential election |
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| Topic: | Iraq War | Invasion of Iraq by the U.S. and other countries, purportedly to find weapons of mass destruction | |
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Articles | The Great Unknown Argues that Hillary Clinton, considered to be the Democratic nominee by the author, would prefer to face McCain rather than the "Great Unknown" of Ron Paul |
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| Place: | Israel | Territory in southwest Asia, ruled since 1948 by the Medīnat Yisrā'el | |
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Articles | Will the Democrats Become Part of the Problem? Discusses the outcome of the 2006 U.S. mid-term elections and offers recommendations primarily for congressional Democrats |
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| Topic: | Libertarianism | Political philosophy that advocates freedom of action and thought for every human | |
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Interviews | Do You Consider Yourself a Libertarian? Interview for the short-lived "The Liberal Post" blog; topics discussed include libertarianism, statism, war, elections, taxes, anarchism and the U.S. Constitution |
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| Group: | Libertarian Party | Political party founded to advocate for libertarian issues in the United States | |
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Articles | Why this libertarian is voting to re-elect George W. Bush Explains Schulman's rationale for casting a vote for Bush in the 2004 presidential election |
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| Group: | Mises Institute | Promotes teaching and research in Austrian economics, individual freedom, honest history and international peace | |
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Interviews | Do You Consider Yourself a Libertarian? Interview for the short-lived "The Liberal Post" blog; topics discussed include libertarianism, statism, war, elections, taxes, anarchism and the U.S. Constitution |
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| Individual: | Paul, Ron | Texas Republican Congressman, 1988 Libertarian Presidential candidate, 2008 Republican Presidential prospective candidate | |
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Articles | The Great Unknown Argues that Hillary Clinton, considered to be the Democratic nominee by the author, would prefer to face McCain rather than the "Great Unknown" of Ron Paul |
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| Group: | Republican Party | Political party in the United States, generally tending to conservative policies | |
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Articles | Will the Democrats Become Part of the Problem? Discusses the outcome of the 2006 U.S. mid-term elections and offers recommendations primarily for congressional Democrats |
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| Individual: | Rockwell, Lew | President of the Ludwig von Mises Institute and editor of LewRockwell.com | |
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Interviews | Do You Consider Yourself a Libertarian? Interview for the short-lived "The Liberal Post" blog; topics discussed include libertarianism, statism, war, elections, taxes, anarchism and the U.S. Constitution |
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| Individual: | Rothbard, Murray N. | Economist of the Austrian School, author of Man, Economy, and State (1962) and For a New Liberty (1973) | |
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Interviews | Do You Consider Yourself a Libertarian? Interview for the short-lived "The Liberal Post" blog; topics discussed include libertarianism, statism, war, elections, taxes, anarchism and the U.S. Constitution |
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| Individual: | Schulman, J. Neil | American science fiction writer, winner of Prometheus Best Novel and Hall of Fame awards | |
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Writings | Why this libertarian is voting to re-elect George W. Bush Explains Schulman's rationale for casting a vote for Bush in the 2004 presidential election |
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| Topic: | State, The | The group of people that, having effective control over a government, benefit the most from the exercise of its power | |
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Interviews | Do You Consider Yourself a Libertarian? Interview for the short-lived "The Liberal Post" blog; topics discussed include libertarianism, statism, war, elections, taxes, anarchism and the U.S. Constitution |
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| Topic: | Taxation | Compulsory contributions demanded by governments from individuals and other entities | |
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Interviews | Do You Consider Yourself a Libertarian? Interview for the short-lived "The Liberal Post" blog; topics discussed include libertarianism, statism, war, elections, taxes, anarchism and the U.S. Constitution |
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| Topic: | Voting | Selecting those who will govern by casting ballots | |
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Articles | Why this libertarian is voting to re-elect George W. Bush Explains Schulman's rationale for casting a vote for Bush in the 2004 presidential election |
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Interviews | Do You Consider Yourself a Libertarian? Interview for the short-lived "The Liberal Post" blog; topics discussed include libertarianism, statism, war, elections, taxes, anarchism and the U.S. Constitution |
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| Topic: | War | Armed conflict between nations: "The Health of the State" | |
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Articles | Will the Democrats Become Part of the Problem? Discusses the outcome of the 2006 U.S. mid-term elections and offers recommendations primarily for congressional Democrats |
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Interviews | Do You Consider Yourself a Libertarian? Interview for the short-lived "The Liberal Post" blog; topics discussed include libertarianism, statism, war, elections, taxes, anarchism and the U.S. Constitution |
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| Place: | Arkansas | Motto: Regnat Populus (The People Rule) | |
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Articles | We Aren't Children Discusses the implications of three alcohol regulations in the state of Arkansas and explains the phenomenon of "Baptists and bootleggers" |
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| Topic: | Democracy | Form of government where the power is exercised directly or indirectly by a majority of the citizens | |
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Articles | What's Wrong with Public Schools? Excerpt from chapter 2, published online on 25 March 2005 |
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| Topic: | Educational freedom | Absence of coercion in learning and educating | |
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Articles | What's Wrong with Public Schools? Excerpt from chapter 2, published online on 25 March 2005 |
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| Topic: | Education, Compulsory | Attendance in schools that is mandated by laws | |
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Articles | What's Wrong with Public Schools? Excerpt from chapter 2, published online on 25 March 2005 |
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| Topic: | Government | The group of people that exercises authority over a country or other political subdivision | |
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Articles | What's Wrong with Public Schools? Excerpt from chapter 2, published online on 25 March 2005 |
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Place: | Hong Kong | Territory in southeast China, formerly a British Crown colony, ruled since 1997 as a Special Administrative Region of China |
| Topic: | Iraq War | Invasion of Iraq by the U.S. and other countries, purportedly to find weapons of mass destruction | |
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Articles | We the Sheep Comments on the U.S. (mostly) two-party system with a made-up example featuring the Prohibition and the Vegetarian parties, and then contrasting remarks about the film Brokeback Mountain |
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| Topic: | Market economy | The uncoerced, consensual exchanges of goods and services between individuals, without intervention by the State | |
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Articles | What's Wrong with Public Schools? Excerpt from chapter 2, published online on 25 March 2005 |
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| Group: | Political Parties | Groups of individuals that organize to gain control of governments at a national or other level, usually by election of candidates for government offices | |
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Articles | We the Sheep Comments on the U.S. (mostly) two-party system with a made-up example featuring the Prohibition and the Vegetarian parties, and then contrasting remarks about the film Brokeback Mountain |
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| Topic: | Prices | Convey information between buyers and sellers | |
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Articles | What's Wrong with Public Schools? Excerpt from chapter 2, published online on 25 March 2005 |
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| Topic: | Prohibition | Laws forbidding the production, sale, transportation or consumption of alcoholic beverages | |
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Articles | We Aren't Children Discusses the implications of three alcohol regulations in the state of Arkansas and explains the phenomenon of "Baptists and bootleggers" |
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| Individual: | Richman, Sheldon | Executive editor of The Libertarian Institute, former editor of The Freeman and former vice president of the Future of Freedom Foundation | |
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Writings | What's Wrong with Public Schools? Excerpt from chapter 2, published online on 25 March 2005 |
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We Aren't Children Discusses the implications of three alcohol regulations in the state of Arkansas and explains the phenomenon of "Baptists and bootleggers" |
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| Topic: | Taxation | Compulsory contributions demanded by governments from individuals and other entities | |
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Articles | What's Wrong with Public Schools? Excerpt from chapter 2, published online on 25 March 2005 |
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| Topic: | Voting | Selecting those who will govern by casting ballots | |
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Articles | What's Wrong with Public Schools? Excerpt from chapter 2, published online on 25 March 2005 |
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We Aren't Children Discusses the implications of three alcohol regulations in the state of Arkansas and explains the phenomenon of "Baptists and bootleggers" |
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| 17 Jun 2025 | |||
| Individual: | Bradford, R. W. | Co-founder, editor and publisher of Liberty (1987) magazine | |
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Writings | Voting Is No Sin Bill Bradford's response to Wendy McElroy's "Why I Would Not Vote Against Hitler" essay, published in Liberty, May 1996 |
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| Topic: | Fascism | Politico-economic system where the means of production are nominally in private hands but controlled by a combination of state and business interests | |
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Articles | A Vote Note Recounts discussions with friends after Hein tells them that he does "not to intend to vote in any future national elections" |
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| Topic: | Government | The group of people that exercises authority over a country or other political subdivision | |
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Articles | Voting Is No Sin Bill Bradford's response to Wendy McElroy's "Why I Would Not Vote Against Hitler" essay, published in Liberty, May 1996 |
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| Individual: | McElroy, Wendy | Author, individualist feminist | |
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Articles | Voting Is No Sin Bill Bradford's response to Wendy McElroy's "Why I Would Not Vote Against Hitler" essay, published in Liberty, May 1996 |
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Source: | Political or Civil Society, Of | |
| Individual: | Presidents, United States | Heads of the Executive branch of the United States government | |
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Articles | A Vote Note Recounts discussions with friends after Hein tells them that he does "not to intend to vote in any future national elections" |
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| Topic: | State, The | The group of people that, having effective control over a government, benefit the most from the exercise of its power | |
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Articles | Voting Is No Sin Bill Bradford's response to Wendy McElroy's "Why I Would Not Vote Against Hitler" essay, published in Liberty, May 1996 |
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| Topic: | Voting | Selecting those who will govern by casting ballots | |
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Articles | Voting Is No Sin Bill Bradford's response to Wendy McElroy's "Why I Would Not Vote Against Hitler" essay, published in Liberty, May 1996 |
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A Vote Note Recounts discussions with friends after Hein tells them that he does "not to intend to vote in any future national elections" |
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| 16 Jun 2025 | |||
| Group: | Atlas Network | Nonprofit organization that helps to develop a network of worldwide market-oriented think tanks | |
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Articles | In Memoriam: Leonard Liggio Extensive biographical essay covering Liggio's activities in various institutions, awards and the Liggio Legacy Program |
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| Place: | Canada | Territory in northern North America, ruled since 1982 by the Monarchy of Canada | |
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Articles | Tired of Two Parties? Chhibber and Kollman, authors of The Formation of National Party Systems (2004), argue that the decline of third parties in the U.S. resulted from the increasing power of the federal government (e.g., national income taxation, the New Deal) |
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| Group: | Humane Studies, Institute for | Educational nonprofit founded by F. A. Harper, assists graduate and undergraduate students interested in individual liberty | |
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Articles | In Memoriam: Leonard Liggio Extensive biographical essay covering Liggio's activities in various institutions, awards and the Liggio Legacy Program |
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| Individual: | Liggio, Leonard | Executive Vice President of the Atlas Economic Research Foundation | |
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Articles | In Memoriam: Leonard Liggio Extensive biographical essay covering Liggio's activities in various institutions, awards and the Liggio Legacy Program |
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| Topic: | Military Industrial Complex | The U.S. military "establishment": the armed forces and the companies and politicians that depend on them | |
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Articles | Vote Harder: The Barack Obama Story Examines the results of progressives voting in 2008 for "the most anti-war, anti-police state Democrat in decades": Barack Obama |
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| Individual: | Milton, John | 17th century English poet, author of Paradise Lost | |
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Articles | The Triumph of Falsehood Discusses the proliferation of falsehoods in the news and social media during and after the 2016 U.S. presidential election and why the "fake news" sources tap into voters biases |
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| Individual: | Obama, Barack | Forty-fourth president of the United States | |
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Articles | Vote Harder: The Barack Obama Story Examines the results of progressives voting in 2008 for "the most anti-war, anti-police state Democrat in decades": Barack Obama |
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| Group: | Political Parties | Groups of individuals that organize to gain control of governments at a national or other level, usually by election of candidates for government offices | |
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Articles | Tired of Two Parties? Chhibber and Kollman, authors of The Formation of National Party Systems (2004), argue that the decline of third parties in the U.S. resulted from the increasing power of the federal government (e.g., national income taxation, the New Deal) |
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| Individual: | Rothbard, Murray N. | Economist of the Austrian School, author of Man, Economy, and State (1962) and For a New Liberty (1973) | |
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Articles | In Memoriam: Leonard Liggio Extensive biographical essay covering Liggio's activities in various institutions, awards and the Liggio Legacy Program |
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| Topic: | Voting | Selecting those who will govern by casting ballots | |
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Articles | Tired of Two Parties? Chhibber and Kollman, authors of The Formation of National Party Systems (2004), argue that the decline of third parties in the U.S. resulted from the increasing power of the federal government (e.g., national income taxation, the New Deal) |
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Vote Harder: The Barack Obama Story Examines the results of progressives voting in 2008 for "the most anti-war, anti-police state Democrat in decades": Barack Obama |
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The Triumph of Falsehood Discusses the proliferation of falsehoods in the news and social media during and after the 2016 U.S. presidential election and why the "fake news" sources tap into voters biases |
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| 13 Jun 2025 | |||
| Topic: | American Revolutionary War | The war for American independence from Great Britain | |
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Articles | The Rocky Road of American Taxation Adapted from the author's For Good and Evil: The Impact of Taxes on the Course of Civilization; examines tax resistance in colonial America up to the Jefferson presidency |
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| Topic: | American War Between the States | Conflict between the U.S. northern and southern states, which seceded to form the Confederacy | |
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Articles | The Roots of Individualist Feminism in 19th-Century America Introduction to the collection of 22 essays edited by McElroy and published by the Independent Institute |
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Work: | Brazil | 1985 dystopian comedic film about a bureaucratic future, written and directed by Terry Gilliam |
| Place: | Canada | Territory in northern North America, ruled since 1982 by the Monarchy of Canada | |
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Articles | The Rocky Road of American Taxation Adapted from the author's For Good and Evil: The Impact of Taxes on the Course of Civilization; examines tax resistance in colonial America up to the Jefferson presidency |
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| Place: | Colonies, Thirteen | The 13 original colonies whose representatives signed the U.S. Declaration of Independence | |
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Articles | The Rocky Road of American Taxation Adapted from the author's For Good and Evil: The Impact of Taxes on the Course of Civilization; examines tax resistance in colonial America up to the Jefferson presidency |
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| Topic: | Constitution, United States | The supreme law of the United States of America | |
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Articles | The Roots of Individualist Feminism in 19th-Century America Introduction to the collection of 22 essays edited by McElroy and published by the Independent Institute |
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| Individual: | Franklin, Benjamin | 18th century American printer, inventor and statesman | |
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Articles | The Rocky Road of American Taxation Adapted from the author's For Good and Evil: The Impact of Taxes on the Course of Civilization; examines tax resistance in colonial America up to the Jefferson presidency |
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| Individual: | Garrison, William Lloyd | Nineteenth century American journalist and abolitionist | |
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Articles | The Roots of Individualist Feminism in 19th-Century America Introduction to the collection of 22 essays edited by McElroy and published by the Independent Institute |
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| Topic: | Humor | Comedy, wit, satire, sarcasm, irony, jokes, etc. | |
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Articles | The Political Sterility of Jon Stewart Laments the dearth of poltical satire, as evidenced by Jon Stewart's backtracking on his answer about not having voted and recanting a 2009 comment about Harry Truman being a war criminal |
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| Individual: | Jefferson, Thomas | Author of the Declaration of Independence, third president of the United States | |
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Articles | The Rocky Road of American Taxation Adapted from the author's For Good and Evil: The Impact of Taxes on the Course of Civilization; examines tax resistance in colonial America up to the Jefferson presidency |
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| Place: | Kansas | The Sunflower State | |
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Articles | The Roots of Individualist Feminism in 19th-Century America Introduction to the collection of 22 essays edited by McElroy and published by the Independent Institute |
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| Individual: | LeFevre, Robert | Founder of the Freedom School (later known as Rampart College) in Colorado Springs | |
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Articles | Sy Leon, R.I.P. Recollections of the life of Seymour (Sy) Leon, who taught at Rampart College with Shaffer, the College itself and others who taught there, and the libertarian movement of the 1950s/1960s |
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| Topic: | Libertarianism | Political philosophy that advocates freedom of action and thought for every human | |
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Articles | Sy Leon, R.I.P. Recollections of the life of Seymour (Sy) Leon, who taught at Rampart College with Shaffer, the College itself and others who taught there, and the libertarian movement of the 1950s/1960s |
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| Topic: | Marriage | Formalized consensual and contractual relationships between individuals | |
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Articles | The Roots of Individualist Feminism in 19th-Century America Introduction to the collection of 22 essays edited by McElroy and published by the Independent Institute |
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| Place: | Massachusetts | The Bay State - ratified Constitution 6 Feb 1788 | |
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Articles | The Roots of Individualist Feminism in 19th-Century America Introduction to the collection of 22 essays edited by McElroy and published by the Independent Institute |
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| Individual: | McElroy, Wendy | Author, individualist feminist | |
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Writings | The Roots of Individualist Feminism in 19th-Century America Introduction to the collection of 22 essays edited by McElroy and published by the Independent Institute |
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| Topic: | Private Property | Ownership of assets by individuals or non-governmental legal entities | |
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Articles | The Rocky Road of American Taxation Adapted from the author's For Good and Evil: The Impact of Taxes on the Course of Civilization; examines tax resistance in colonial America up to the Jefferson presidency |
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| Topic: | Religious liberty | Freedom to practice any or no religion | |
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Articles | Ricardo in Parliament Account of Ricardo's final years, as a Member of Parliament for Portarlington, discussing his actions and speeches on matters of general and economic policy; published in two parts (June and Sept. 1894 issues); quotes are from Hansard |
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| Topic: | Repression, Moral | Legislation and government actions that attempt to dictate "moral and proper" behavior | |
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Articles | The Roots of Individualist Feminism in 19th-Century America Introduction to the collection of 22 essays edited by McElroy and published by the Independent Institute |
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| Group: | Republican Party | Political party in the United States, generally tending to conservative policies | |
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Articles | The Roots of Individualist Feminism in 19th-Century America Introduction to the collection of 22 essays edited by McElroy and published by the Independent Institute |
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| Individual: | Ricardo, David | 18th/19th century British economist | |
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Articles | Ricardo in Parliament Account of Ricardo's final years, as a Member of Parliament for Portarlington, discussing his actions and speeches on matters of general and economic policy; published in two parts (June and Sept. 1894 issues); quotes are from Hansard |
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| Individual: | Richman, Sheldon | Executive editor of The Libertarian Institute, former editor of The Freeman and former vice president of the Future of Freedom Foundation | |
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Writings | The Political Sterility of Jon Stewart Laments the dearth of poltical satire, as evidenced by Jon Stewart's backtracking on his answer about not having voted and recanting a 2009 comment about Harry Truman being a war criminal |
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| Individual: | Rothbard, Murray N. | Economist of the Austrian School, author of Man, Economy, and State (1962) and For a New Liberty (1973) | |
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Articles | Sy Leon, R.I.P. Recollections of the life of Seymour (Sy) Leon, who taught at Rampart College with Shaffer, the College itself and others who taught there, and the libertarian movement of the 1950s/1960s |
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Work: | Schindler's List | 1993 Oscar-winning movie about the German businessman who saved Polish Jews from the Auschwitz concentration camp |
| Topic: | Searches and Seizures, Right Against Unreasonable | Protection from unwarranted searches and takings | |
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Articles | The Rocky Road of American Taxation Adapted from the author's For Good and Evil: The Impact of Taxes on the Course of Civilization; examines tax resistance in colonial America up to the Jefferson presidency |
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| Topic: | Self-ownership | The principle that each individual owns his or her body and life | |
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Articles | The Roots of Individualist Feminism in 19th-Century America Introduction to the collection of 22 essays edited by McElroy and published by the Independent Institute |
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| Individual: | Shaffer, Butler | Professor of law at Southwestern University | |
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Writings | Sy Leon, R.I.P. Recollections of the life of Seymour (Sy) Leon, who taught at Rampart College with Shaffer, the College itself and others who taught there, and the libertarian movement of the 1950s/1960s |
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| Topic: | Speech, Freedom of | Liberty to speak, write or otherwise express oneself | |
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Articles | The Roots of Individualist Feminism in 19th-Century America Introduction to the collection of 22 essays edited by McElroy and published by the Independent Institute |
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| Topic: | Taxation | Compulsory contributions demanded by governments from individuals and other entities | |
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Articles | The Rocky Road of American Taxation Adapted from the author's For Good and Evil: The Impact of Taxes on the Course of Civilization; examines tax resistance in colonial America up to the Jefferson presidency |
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| Individual: | Truman, Harry S. | Thirty-third president of the United States | |
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Articles | The Political Sterility of Jon Stewart Laments the dearth of poltical satire, as evidenced by Jon Stewart's backtracking on his answer about not having voted and recanting a 2009 comment about Harry Truman being a war criminal |
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| Topic: | Vietnam War | Conflict during 1954-1975 between South and North Vietnam, with increasing United States involvement | |
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Articles | The Political Sterility of Jon Stewart Laments the dearth of poltical satire, as evidenced by Jon Stewart's backtracking on his answer about not having voted and recanting a 2009 comment about Harry Truman being a war criminal |
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| Topic: | Voting | Selecting those who will govern by casting ballots | |
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Articles | The Roots of Individualist Feminism in 19th-Century America Introduction to the collection of 22 essays edited by McElroy and published by the Independent Institute |
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The Rocky Road of American Taxation Adapted from the author's For Good and Evil: The Impact of Taxes on the Course of Civilization; examines tax resistance in colonial America up to the Jefferson presidency |
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Sy Leon, R.I.P. Recollections of the life of Seymour (Sy) Leon, who taught at Rampart College with Shaffer, the College itself and others who taught there, and the libertarian movement of the 1950s/1960s |
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The Political Sterility of Jon Stewart Laments the dearth of poltical satire, as evidenced by Jon Stewart's backtracking on his answer about not having voted and recanting a 2009 comment about Harry Truman being a war criminal |
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| Topic: | War | Armed conflict between nations: "The Health of the State" | |
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Articles | The Rocky Road of American Taxation Adapted from the author's For Good and Evil: The Impact of Taxes on the Course of Civilization; examines tax resistance in colonial America up to the Jefferson presidency |
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| Individual: | Warren, Josiah | Nineteenth century American anarchist, founder of the Modern Times colony (now Brentwood, New York) | |
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Articles | The Roots of Individualist Feminism in 19th-Century America Introduction to the collection of 22 essays edited by McElroy and published by the Independent Institute |
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| Topic: | World War II | Worldwide conflict from 1939 to 1945 | |
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Articles | The Political Sterility of Jon Stewart Laments the dearth of poltical satire, as evidenced by Jon Stewart's backtracking on his answer about not having voted and recanting a 2009 comment about Harry Truman being a war criminal |
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| 12 Jun 2025 | |||
| Place: | California | The Golden State | |
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Articles | Oral arguments set in e-voting machine lawsuit Reports on arguments to be heard at the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in lawsuit seeking to stop installation of Direct Recording Electronic voting machines with no paper ballots |
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| Topic: | Constitution, United States | The supreme law of the United States of America | |
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Articles | Original Intent Considers how disturbed the Founding Fathers would be if they were to visit the United States in the early 21st century, given various substantive and detrimental changes in the government as devised by the Constitution |
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| Group: | Democratic Party | Political party in the United States, originally for the election of Andrew Jackson, but later turning to progressive policies | |
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Articles | Original Intent Considers how disturbed the Founding Fathers would be if they were to visit the United States in the early 21st century, given various substantive and detrimental changes in the government as devised by the Constitution |
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Work: | For a New Liberty | Book by Murray Rothbard in which he advocated anarchic libertarianism, first published in 1973 |
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Books | For a New Liberty: The Libertarian Manifesto Partial contents: The Libertarian Heritage - Property and Exchange - The State - The Problems - Involuntary Servitude - Personal Liberty - Education - Welfare and the Welfare State - The Public Sector - War and Foreign Policy - A Strategy for Liberty |
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| Individual: | Founding Fathers | Leading individuals in founding of the United States | |
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Articles | Original Intent Considers how disturbed the Founding Fathers would be if they were to visit the United States in the early 21st century, given various substantive and detrimental changes in the government as devised by the Constitution |
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Work: | Godfather, The | 1972 crime movie, first of the trilogy recounting the story of the Corleone family |
| Topic: | Government | The group of people that exercises authority over a country or other political subdivision | |
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Articles | Original Intent Considers how disturbed the Founding Fathers would be if they were to visit the United States in the early 21st century, given various substantive and detrimental changes in the government as devised by the Constitution |
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| Topic: | Libertarianism | Political philosophy that advocates freedom of action and thought for every human | |
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Books | For a New Liberty: The Libertarian Manifesto Partial contents: The Libertarian Heritage - Property and Exchange - The State - The Problems - Involuntary Servitude - Personal Liberty - Education - Welfare and the Welfare State - The Public Sector - War and Foreign Policy - A Strategy for Liberty |
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| Topic: | Liberty | The right and ability to act and express oneself in an unconstrained manner, while respecting the same right of others | |
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Books | For a New Liberty: The Libertarian Manifesto Partial contents: The Libertarian Heritage - Property and Exchange - The State - The Problems - Involuntary Servitude - Personal Liberty - Education - Welfare and the Welfare State - The Public Sector - War and Foreign Policy - A Strategy for Liberty |
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Work: | One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest | 1975 Oscar-winning movie starring Jack Nicholson and directed by Miloš Forman |
| Group: | Republican Party | Political party in the United States, generally tending to conservative policies | |
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Articles | Original Intent Considers how disturbed the Founding Fathers would be if they were to visit the United States in the early 21st century, given various substantive and detrimental changes in the government as devised by the Constitution |
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| Individual: | Rothbard, Murray N. | Economist of the Austrian School, author of Man, Economy, and State (1962) and For a New Liberty (1973) | |
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Books Authored | For a New Liberty: The Libertarian Manifesto Partial contents: The Libertarian Heritage - Property and Exchange - The State - The Problems - Involuntary Servitude - Personal Liberty - Education - Welfare and the Welfare State - The Public Sector - War and Foreign Policy - A Strategy for Liberty |
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| Individual: | Sciabarra, Chris Matthew | Politics scholar at New York University, editor of The Journal of Ayn Rand Studies | |
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Archived Articles | Rebirth of Reason: Articles: Sciabarra, Chris Matthew Articles from June 2002 to August 2005 |
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| Topic: | Taxation | Compulsory contributions demanded by governments from individuals and other entities | |
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Articles | No Representation Without Taxation! Considers the converse of the proposition "taxation without representation", concluding with a list of those who do "not pay taxes and so ought not to have an electoral vote" |
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| Topic: | Voting | Selecting those who will govern by casting ballots | |
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Articles | Oral arguments set in e-voting machine lawsuit Reports on arguments to be heard at the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in lawsuit seeking to stop installation of Direct Recording Electronic voting machines with no paper ballots |
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No Representation Without Taxation! Considers the converse of the proposition "taxation without representation", concluding with a list of those who do "not pay taxes and so ought not to have an electoral vote" |
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Original Intent Considers how disturbed the Founding Fathers would be if they were to visit the United States in the early 21st century, given various substantive and detrimental changes in the government as devised by the Constitution |
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| 11 Jun 2025 | |||
| Topic: | American War Between the States | Conflict between the U.S. northern and southern states, which seceded to form the Confederacy | |
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Articles | Lysander Spooner, Part 2 Lengthy biographical and bibliographical essay; this second part is from 1852 to Spooner's death, examining An Essay on the Trial by Jury, the No Treason essays and his subsequent influence |
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| Topic: | Constitution, United States | The supreme law of the United States of America | |
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Articles | Lysander Spooner, Part 2 Lengthy biographical and bibliographical essay; this second part is from 1852 to Spooner's death, examining An Essay on the Trial by Jury, the No Treason essays and his subsequent influence |
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A Magic Day Reflects on the state of "democracy"/republicanism in the United States, finding fault in universal suffrage, lack of congressional coverage by the press and voter apathy |
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| Work: | Freeman, The | Flagship publication of the Foundation for Economic Education | |
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Publications | The Freeman Flagship publication of the Foundation for Economic Education |
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| Topic: | Government | The group of people that exercises authority over a country or other political subdivision | |
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Articles | Lysander Spooner, Part 2 Lengthy biographical and bibliographical essay; this second part is from 1852 to Spooner's death, examining An Essay on the Trial by Jury, the No Treason essays and his subsequent influence |
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| Topic: | Intellectual property laws | Laws that grant monopoly rights on intellectual creations, such as patents and copyrights | |
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Articles | Lysander Spooner, Part 2 Lengthy biographical and bibliographical essay; this second part is from 1852 to Spooner's death, examining An Essay on the Trial by Jury, the No Treason essays and his subsequent influence |
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| Group: | Libertarian Party | Political party founded to advocate for libertarian issues in the United States | |
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Web Pages | Michael Badnarik - Libertarian Biographical summary, including photograph and quote, focusing on Badnarik's 2004 presidential campaign |
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| Work: | Liberty | Periodical published by Benjamin Tucker where he and mutliple contributors developed the individualist anarchist philosophy | |
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Articles | Lysander Spooner, Part 2 Lengthy biographical and bibliographical essay; this second part is from 1852 to Spooner's death, examining An Essay on the Trial by Jury, the No Treason essays and his subsequent influence |
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| Work: | Magna Carta | Charter signed in 1215 by King John of England guaranteeing certain basic rights | |
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Articles | Lysander Spooner, Part 2 Lengthy biographical and bibliographical essay; this second part is from 1852 to Spooner's death, examining An Essay on the Trial by Jury, the No Treason essays and his subsequent influence |
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| Individual: | McElroy, Wendy | Author, individualist feminist | |
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Writings | Lysander Spooner, Part 2 Lengthy biographical and bibliographical essay; this second part is from 1852 to Spooner's death, examining An Essay on the Trial by Jury, the No Treason essays and his subsequent influence |
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| Place: | Mexico | Territory in south central North America, ruled since 1917 by the Estados Unidos Mexicanos | |
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Articles | Mexico's Advanced Auction on Stolen Goods Discusses the 2006 presidential election in Mexico, where the margin of difference between the two leading candidates was less than one percent of the popular vote |
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| Individual: | Mises, Ludwig von | Austrian school economist, author of Human Action (1949) | |
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Articles | Mexico's Advanced Auction on Stolen Goods Discusses the 2006 presidential election in Mexico, where the margin of difference between the two leading candidates was less than one percent of the popular vote |
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| Work: | No Treason | Set of essays authored by Lysander Spooner discussing natural law, the science of justice and the validity of the United States Constitution | |
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Articles | Lysander Spooner, Part 2 Lengthy biographical and bibliographical essay; this second part is from 1852 to Spooner's death, examining An Essay on the Trial by Jury, the No Treason essays and his subsequent influence |
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Work: | Reason | Monthly libertarian magazine published by the Reason Foundation |
| Individual: | Spooner, Lysander | Lawyer, abolitionist, entrepreneur, legal theorist and political radical, author of No Treason | |
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Articles | Lysander Spooner, Part 2 Lengthy biographical and bibliographical essay; this second part is from 1852 to Spooner's death, examining An Essay on the Trial by Jury, the No Treason essays and his subsequent influence |
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| Place: | Texas | The Lone Star State | |
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Web Pages | Michael Badnarik - Libertarian Biographical summary, including photograph and quote, focusing on Badnarik's 2004 presidential campaign |
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| Topic: | Trade | Exchange of goods and services usually indirectly by the use of a widely accepted medium | |
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Articles | Mexico's Advanced Auction on Stolen Goods Discusses the 2006 presidential election in Mexico, where the margin of difference between the two leading candidates was less than one percent of the popular vote |
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| Topic: | Trial by Jury, Right to | Guarantees in criminal and civil cases | |
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Articles | Lysander Spooner, Part 2 Lengthy biographical and bibliographical essay; this second part is from 1852 to Spooner's death, examining An Essay on the Trial by Jury, the No Treason essays and his subsequent influence |
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| Individual: | Tucker, Benjamin | Individualist anarchist, publisher of Liberty (1881-1908) | |
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Articles | Lysander Spooner, Part 2 Lengthy biographical and bibliographical essay; this second part is from 1852 to Spooner's death, examining An Essay on the Trial by Jury, the No Treason essays and his subsequent influence |
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| Topic: | Voting | Selecting those who will govern by casting ballots | |
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Web Pages | Michael Badnarik - Libertarian Biographical summary, including photograph and quote, focusing on Badnarik's 2004 presidential campaign |
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Articles | Lysander Spooner, Part 2 Lengthy biographical and bibliographical essay; this second part is from 1852 to Spooner's death, examining An Essay on the Trial by Jury, the No Treason essays and his subsequent influence |
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Mexico's Advanced Auction on Stolen Goods Discusses the 2006 presidential election in Mexico, where the margin of difference between the two leading candidates was less than one percent of the popular vote |
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A Magic Day Reflects on the state of "democracy"/republicanism in the United States, finding fault in universal suffrage, lack of congressional coverage by the press and voter apathy |
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| 10 Jun 2025 | |||
| Topic: | Government | The group of people that exercises authority over a country or other political subdivision | |
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Articles | Lysander Spooner on the National Debt Examines contemporaneous warnings about Congress not raising the national debt limit by considering what Spooner wrote in "The Constitution of No Authority" about the legitimacy of the debt |
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| Individual: | Richman, Sheldon | Executive editor of The Libertarian Institute, former editor of The Freeman and former vice president of the Future of Freedom Foundation | |
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Writings | Lysander Spooner on the National Debt Examines contemporaneous warnings about Congress not raising the national debt limit by considering what Spooner wrote in "The Constitution of No Authority" about the legitimacy of the debt |
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| Individual: | Spooner, Lysander | Lawyer, abolitionist, entrepreneur, legal theorist and political radical, author of No Treason | |
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Articles | Lysander Spooner on the National Debt Examines contemporaneous warnings about Congress not raising the national debt limit by considering what Spooner wrote in "The Constitution of No Authority" about the legitimacy of the debt |
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| Topic: | Taxation | Compulsory contributions demanded by governments from individuals and other entities | |
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Articles | Lysander Spooner on the National Debt Examines contemporaneous warnings about Congress not raising the national debt limit by considering what Spooner wrote in "The Constitution of No Authority" about the legitimacy of the debt |
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| Topic: | Voting | Selecting those who will govern by casting ballots | |
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Articles | Lysander Spooner on the National Debt Examines contemporaneous warnings about Congress not raising the national debt limit by considering what Spooner wrote in "The Constitution of No Authority" about the legitimacy of the debt |
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| Topic: | American War Between the States | Conflict between the U.S. northern and southern states, which seceded to form the Confederacy | |
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Articles | John Bright: Voice of Victorian Liberalism Biographical essay, discussing in detail many of Bright's activities, in and out of Parliament, such as the repeal of the Corn Laws, opposition to the Crimean War, his view on colonial India and the United States, Parliamentary reform and Ireland |
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| Individual: | Bright, John | 19th century English Member of Parliament | |
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Articles | John Bright: Voice of Victorian Liberalism Biographical essay, discussing in detail many of Bright's activities, in and out of Parliament, such as the repeal of the Corn Laws, opposition to the Crimean War, his view on colonial India and the United States, Parliamentary reform and Ireland |
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| Individual: | Cobden, Richard | Nineteenth century British politician, leading proponent of free trade | |
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Articles | Jane Cobden: Carrying on Her Father's Work Biographical essay on Jane Cobden, daughter of Richard Cobden, who continued her father's advocacy of free trade and other ideals |
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| Place: | Georgia | The Peach State - ratified Constitution 2 Jan 1788 | |
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Articles | Lessons learned: Libertarian reflects on his campaign and offers advice Describes the background of "retired fuddy-duddy economics professor" Timberlake's campaign for city-county commissioner against a Democrat incumbent, campaign activities, analysis of results and suggestions for other LP candidates and the Party itself |
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| Place: | India | Territory in southern Asia, ruled since 1947 by the Bhārat Gaṇarājya | |
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Articles | John Bright: Voice of Victorian Liberalism Biographical essay, discussing in detail many of Bright's activities, in and out of Parliament, such as the repeal of the Corn Laws, opposition to the Crimean War, his view on colonial India and the United States, Parliamentary reform and Ireland |
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| Place: | Ireland | Territory in the island of Ireland in the northern Atlantic Ocean, ruled since 1937 by the Poblacht na hÉireann | |
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Articles | John Bright: Voice of Victorian Liberalism Biographical essay, discussing in detail many of Bright's activities, in and out of Parliament, such as the repeal of the Corn Laws, opposition to the Crimean War, his view on colonial India and the United States, Parliamentary reform and Ireland |
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Jane Cobden: Carrying on Her Father's Work Biographical essay on Jane Cobden, daughter of Richard Cobden, who continued her father's advocacy of free trade and other ideals |
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| Topic: | Libertarianism | Political philosophy that advocates freedom of action and thought for every human | |
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Articles | Jane Cobden: Carrying on Her Father's Work Biographical essay on Jane Cobden, daughter of Richard Cobden, who continued her father's advocacy of free trade and other ideals |
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| Group: | Libertarian Party | Political party founded to advocate for libertarian issues in the United States | |
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Articles | Lessons learned: Libertarian reflects on his campaign and offers advice Describes the background of "retired fuddy-duddy economics professor" Timberlake's campaign for city-county commissioner against a Democrat incumbent, campaign activities, analysis of results and suggestions for other LP candidates and the Party itself |
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Laugh About It, Shout About It Discusses voting by libertarian-leaning individuals in the 2004 presidential election where LP candidate Badnarik was seen as a possible "spoiler" for the re-election of George W. Bush |
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The life of the Party: The LP's multiple personality disorder Describes three political party strategies (electoral, ideological and revolutionary) and suggests that, in view of its size, the LP should decide on only one of these approaches, rather than its current two-pronged strategy |
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Work: | Man, Economy, and State | Economic treatise by Murray Rothbard published in two volumes in 1962 |
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Work: | Moon is a Harsh Mistress, The | Science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein recounting a rebellion in a lunar colony, published in 1966 |
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Source: | Paternal Power, Of | |
| Individual: | Richman, Sheldon | Executive editor of The Libertarian Institute, former editor of The Freeman and former vice president of the Future of Freedom Foundation | |
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Writings | Jane Cobden: Carrying on Her Father's Work Biographical essay on Jane Cobden, daughter of Richard Cobden, who continued her father's advocacy of free trade and other ideals |
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| Topic: | Socialism | Socio-economic system in which the means of production and distribution are under collective or government control | |
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Articles | The life of the Party: The LP's multiple personality disorder Describes three political party strategies (electoral, ideological and revolutionary) and suggests that, in view of its size, the LP should decide on only one of these approaches, rather than its current two-pronged strategy |
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| Topic: | Taxation | Compulsory contributions demanded by governments from individuals and other entities | |
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Articles | Lessons learned: Libertarian reflects on his campaign and offers advice Describes the background of "retired fuddy-duddy economics professor" Timberlake's campaign for city-county commissioner against a Democrat incumbent, campaign activities, analysis of results and suggestions for other LP candidates and the Party itself |
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| Topic: | Trade | Exchange of goods and services usually indirectly by the use of a widely accepted medium | |
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Articles | John Bright: Voice of Victorian Liberalism Biographical essay, discussing in detail many of Bright's activities, in and out of Parliament, such as the repeal of the Corn Laws, opposition to the Crimean War, his view on colonial India and the United States, Parliamentary reform and Ireland |
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Jane Cobden: Carrying on Her Father's Work Biographical essay on Jane Cobden, daughter of Richard Cobden, who continued her father's advocacy of free trade and other ideals |
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| Topic: | Voting | Selecting those who will govern by casting ballots | |
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Articles | Lessons learned: Libertarian reflects on his campaign and offers advice Describes the background of "retired fuddy-duddy economics professor" Timberlake's campaign for city-county commissioner against a Democrat incumbent, campaign activities, analysis of results and suggestions for other LP candidates and the Party itself |
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Laugh About It, Shout About It Discusses voting by libertarian-leaning individuals in the 2004 presidential election where LP candidate Badnarik was seen as a possible "spoiler" for the re-election of George W. Bush |
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The life of the Party: The LP's multiple personality disorder Describes three political party strategies (electoral, ideological and revolutionary) and suggests that, in view of its size, the LP should decide on only one of these approaches, rather than its current two-pronged strategy |
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John Bright: Voice of Victorian Liberalism Biographical essay, discussing in detail many of Bright's activities, in and out of Parliament, such as the repeal of the Corn Laws, opposition to the Crimean War, his view on colonial India and the United States, Parliamentary reform and Ireland |
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Jane Cobden: Carrying on Her Father's Work Biographical essay on Jane Cobden, daughter of Richard Cobden, who continued her father's advocacy of free trade and other ideals |
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| Topic: | War | Armed conflict between nations: "The Health of the State" | |
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Articles | John Bright: Voice of Victorian Liberalism Biographical essay, discussing in detail many of Bright's activities, in and out of Parliament, such as the repeal of the Corn Laws, opposition to the Crimean War, his view on colonial India and the United States, Parliamentary reform and Ireland |
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| Individual: | Chodorov, Frank | Editor of two versions of The Freeman, at the Henry George School of Social Science and the Foundation for Economic Education | |
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Writings | The Income Tax: Root of All Evil Excerpted from chapters III, V, VII and XI of Chodorov's 1954 book of the same title; discusses the effects of the 16th amendment to the U.S. Constitution (emphasis as in the book) |
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Work: | Freeman, The | Flagship publication of the Foundation for Economic Education |
| Topic: | Law | Set of rules and guidelines intended to influence social behavior | |
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Articles | Henry David Thoreau and "Civil Disobedience," Part 3 Further examination of themes in "Civil Disobedience", including unjust laws, politicians and reformers, voting, when to resist the state and the influence on Gandhi |
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| Individual: | McElroy, Wendy | Author, individualist feminist | |
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Writings | Henry David Thoreau and "Civil Disobedience," Part 3 Further examination of themes in "Civil Disobedience", including unjust laws, politicians and reformers, voting, when to resist the state and the influence on Gandhi |
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| Individual: | Mencken, H. L. | Journalist, author of The American Language | |
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Articles | Honesty among Thieves Discusses the case of a Minnesota college student prosecuted for offering his vote for sale on eBay (for a $10 minimum), and comparing that to the "gigantic" monetary and benefits promises made by presidential candidates Obama and McCain |
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| Place: | Minnesota | The North Star State | |
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Articles | Honesty among Thieves Discusses the case of a Minnesota college student prosecuted for offering his vote for sale on eBay (for a $10 minimum), and comparing that to the "gigantic" monetary and benefits promises made by presidential candidates Obama and McCain |
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| Topic: | Nonviolent Resistance | Opposition to statist and authoritarian forces using protests, non-cooperation and other nonviolent methods | |
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Articles | Henry David Thoreau and "Civil Disobedience," Part 3 Further examination of themes in "Civil Disobedience", including unjust laws, politicians and reformers, voting, when to resist the state and the influence on Gandhi |
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| Individual: | Obama, Barack | Forty-fourth president of the United States | |
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Articles | Honesty among Thieves Discusses the case of a Minnesota college student prosecuted for offering his vote for sale on eBay (for a $10 minimum), and comparing that to the "gigantic" monetary and benefits promises made by presidential candidates Obama and McCain |
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| Topic: | Personal responsibility | Accepting the consequences of one's actions | |
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Articles | Henry David Thoreau and "Civil Disobedience," Part 3 Further examination of themes in "Civil Disobedience", including unjust laws, politicians and reformers, voting, when to resist the state and the influence on Gandhi |
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| Topic: | Property Rights | Rights of an owner to use and dispose of assets | |
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Articles | The Income Tax: Root of All Evil Excerpted from chapters III, V, VII and XI of Chodorov's 1954 book of the same title; discusses the effects of the 16th amendment to the U.S. Constitution (emphasis as in the book) |
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| Group: | Republican Party | Political party in the United States, generally tending to conservative policies | |
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Articles | Honesty among Thieves Discusses the case of a Minnesota college student prosecuted for offering his vote for sale on eBay (for a $10 minimum), and comparing that to the "gigantic" monetary and benefits promises made by presidential candidates Obama and McCain |
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| Work: | Resistance to Civil Government | Essay by Thoreau, retitled posthumously as "Civil Disobedience", in which he argued that individuals have a duty to resist government-imposed injustice | |
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Articles | Henry David Thoreau and "Civil Disobedience," Part 3 Further examination of themes in "Civil Disobedience", including unjust laws, politicians and reformers, voting, when to resist the state and the influence on Gandhi |
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| Topic: | Socialism | Socio-economic system in which the means of production and distribution are under collective or government control | |
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Articles | The Income Tax: Root of All Evil Excerpted from chapters III, V, VII and XI of Chodorov's 1954 book of the same title; discusses the effects of the 16th amendment to the U.S. Constitution (emphasis as in the book) |
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| Topic: | State, The | The group of people that, having effective control over a government, benefit the most from the exercise of its power | |
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Articles | Henry David Thoreau and "Civil Disobedience," Part 3 Further examination of themes in "Civil Disobedience", including unjust laws, politicians and reformers, voting, when to resist the state and the influence on Gandhi |
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| Topic: | Taxation | Compulsory contributions demanded by governments from individuals and other entities | |
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Articles | The Income Tax: Root of All Evil Excerpted from chapters III, V, VII and XI of Chodorov's 1954 book of the same title; discusses the effects of the 16th amendment to the U.S. Constitution (emphasis as in the book) |
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| Individual: | Thoreau, Henry David | Trascendentalist philosopher, author and abolitionist, noted for the essay "Resistance to Civil Government" | |
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Articles | Henry David Thoreau and "Civil Disobedience," Part 3 Further examination of themes in "Civil Disobedience", including unjust laws, politicians and reformers, voting, when to resist the state and the influence on Gandhi |
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| Topic: | Voting | Selecting those who will govern by casting ballots | |
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Articles | Henry David Thoreau and "Civil Disobedience," Part 3 Further examination of themes in "Civil Disobedience", including unjust laws, politicians and reformers, voting, when to resist the state and the influence on Gandhi |
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Honesty among Thieves Discusses the case of a Minnesota college student prosecuted for offering his vote for sale on eBay (for a $10 minimum), and comparing that to the "gigantic" monetary and benefits promises made by presidential candidates Obama and McCain |
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The Income Tax: Root of All Evil Excerpted from chapters III, V, VII and XI of Chodorov's 1954 book of the same title; discusses the effects of the 16th amendment to the U.S. Constitution (emphasis as in the book) |
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| Individual: | Bovard, James | Author, controversial Washington journalist | |
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Writings | The Fraudulent Meaning of Elections Examines the arguments raised in the debate between Democrats and Republicans in Congress over the certification of the 2005 Ohio Electoral College voters |
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| Individual: | Bush, George W. | Forty-third president of the United States | |
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Articles | Evidence of a Stolen Election Discusses Mark Crispin Miller's Fooled Again (2005) and the evidence about electronic voting machines supposedly used to "steal" the 2004 presidential election |
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| Topic: | Democracy | Form of government where the power is exercised directly or indirectly by a majority of the citizens | |
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Articles | The Fraudulent Meaning of Elections Examines the arguments raised in the debate between Democrats and Republicans in Congress over the certification of the 2005 Ohio Electoral College voters |
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| Group: | Democratic Party | Political party in the United States, originally for the election of Andrew Jackson, but later turning to progressive policies | |
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Articles | The Fraudulent Meaning of Elections Examines the arguments raised in the debate between Democrats and Republicans in Congress over the certification of the 2005 Ohio Electoral College voters |
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| Topic: | Entrepreneurship | Managerial skills and willingness to take risks in the production of goods and services | |
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Articles | Government Failure Examines the validity of the concept of "market failures" as an argument for government intervention, reviewing arguments made by David Friedman in the article "Do We Need Government?", Liberty, Dec 2005 |
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| Individual: | Friedman, David D. | Professor of Law and Economics | |
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Articles | Government Failure Examines the validity of the concept of "market failures" as an argument for government intervention, reviewing arguments made by David Friedman in the article "Do We Need Government?", Liberty, Dec 2005 |
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| Topic: | Government | The group of people that exercises authority over a country or other political subdivision | |
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Articles | Government Failure Examines the validity of the concept of "market failures" as an argument for government intervention, reviewing arguments made by David Friedman in the article "Do We Need Government?", Liberty, Dec 2005 |
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Work: | Man versus the State, The | Book by Herbert Spencer in which he argued that liberalism was transforming itself into a despotic movement |
| Topic: | Market economy | The uncoerced, consensual exchanges of goods and services between individuals, without intervention by the State | |
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Articles | Government Failure Examines the validity of the concept of "market failures" as an argument for government intervention, reviewing arguments made by David Friedman in the article "Do We Need Government?", Liberty, Dec 2005 |
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| Individual: | Mises, Ludwig von | Austrian school economist, author of Human Action (1949) | |
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Articles | Government Failure Examines the validity of the concept of "market failures" as an argument for government intervention, reviewing arguments made by David Friedman in the article "Do We Need Government?", Liberty, Dec 2005 |
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| Place: | Ohio | The Buckeye State | |
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Articles | The Fraudulent Meaning of Elections Examines the arguments raised in the debate between Democrats and Republicans in Congress over the certification of the 2005 Ohio Electoral College voters |
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| Group: | Republican Party | Political party in the United States, generally tending to conservative policies | |
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Articles | Evidence of a Stolen Election Discusses Mark Crispin Miller's Fooled Again (2005) and the evidence about electronic voting machines supposedly used to "steal" the 2004 presidential election |
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The Fraudulent Meaning of Elections Examines the arguments raised in the debate between Democrats and Republicans in Congress over the certification of the 2005 Ohio Electoral College voters |
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| Individual: | Richman, Sheldon | Executive editor of The Libertarian Institute, former editor of The Freeman and former vice president of the Future of Freedom Foundation | |
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Writings | Government Failure Examines the validity of the concept of "market failures" as an argument for government intervention, reviewing arguments made by David Friedman in the article "Do We Need Government?", Liberty, Dec 2005 |
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| Topic: | Voting | Selecting those who will govern by casting ballots | |
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Articles | Evidence of a Stolen Election Discusses Mark Crispin Miller's Fooled Again (2005) and the evidence about electronic voting machines supposedly used to "steal" the 2004 presidential election |
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The Fraudulent Meaning of Elections Examines the arguments raised in the debate between Democrats and Republicans in Congress over the certification of the 2005 Ohio Electoral College voters |
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Government Failure Examines the validity of the concept of "market failures" as an argument for government intervention, reviewing arguments made by David Friedman in the article "Do We Need Government?", Liberty, Dec 2005 |
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